Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red Boiling Springs 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Red Boiling Springs Elementary serves the eastern part of its district in Red Boiling Springs, TN, covering an area of approximately 94.1 square miles. Families typically experience a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone located about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Red Boiling Springs Elementary School's student population of 363 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Red Boiling Springs 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 Red Boiling Springs Elementary School is 0.23, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
87%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Boiling Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Red Boiling Springs 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 Red Boiling Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Red Boiling Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hermitage Springs 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 Red Boiling Springs Elementary School?
363 students attend Red Boiling Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Red Boiling Springs Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Red Boiling Springs Elementary School offer ?
Red Boiling Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Boiling Springs Elementary School part of?
Red Boiling Springs Elementary School is part of Macon County School District.
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