Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pi Beta Phi Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pi Beta Phi Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Gatlinburg, TN, covering approximately 597.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 14 miles and the furthest edge located 24.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Honoring the Past, Treasuring the Present, and Shaping the Future
School Rankings
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pi Beta Phi Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#797 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pi Beta Phi Elementary School's ranking?
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School is ranked #797 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Pi Beta Phi Elementary School often compared to?
Pi Beta Phi Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Center Elementary School, Pittman Center Elementary School, Catons Chapel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Pi Beta Phi Elementary School?
315 students attend Pi Beta Phi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pi Beta Phi Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pi Beta Phi Elementary School offer ?
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pi Beta Phi Elementary School part of?
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School is part of Sevier County School District.
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