Powell Valley Elementary School

255 Powell Valley School Ln
Speedwell, TN 37870
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Powell Valley 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% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Powell Valley Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Powell Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powell Valley Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1104 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25%
31%
28%
37%
35%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
98%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Powell Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Powell Valley Elementary School is ranked #1104 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Powell Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Powell Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midway Elementary School, Ellen Myers Primary, Forge Ridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Powell Valley Elementary School?
299 students attend Powell Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Powell Valley Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powell Valley Elementary School?
Powell Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Powell Valley Elementary School offer ?
Powell Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Powell Valley Elementary School part of?
Powell Valley Elementary School is part of Claiborne County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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