Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paulette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paulette Elementary School serves the southern part of Maynardville, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 30 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.5 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paulette Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paulette Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paulette Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Hispanic
4%
16%
White
93%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paulette Elementary School's ranking?
Paulette Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Paulette Elementary School often compared to?
Paulette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Ridge Elementary School, Maynardville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Paulette Elementary School?
341 students attend Paulette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Paulette Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Paulette Elementary School offer ?
Paulette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paulette Elementary School part of?
Paulette Elementary School is part of Union County School District.
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