Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pittman Center 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pittman Center Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Gatlinburg, TN, encompassing approximately 597.7 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 24.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittman Center Elementary School's student population of 319 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Preparing Our Future, Preserving Our Past
School Rankings
Pittman Center 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 Pittman Center Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#542 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)
40-44%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
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 Pittman Center Elementary School's ranking?
Pittman Center Elementary School is ranked #542 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Pittman Center Elementary School often compared to?
Pittman Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catons Chapel Elementary School, Pi Beta Phi 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Pittman Center Elementary School?
319 students attend Pittman Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pittman Center Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Pittman Center Elementary School offer ?
Pittman Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittman Center Elementary School part of?
Pittman Center Elementary School is part of Sevier County School District.
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