Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Roan Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roan Creek Elementary serves the southern part of Mountain City, TN, covering an area of approximately 124.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roan Creek Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Roan Creek 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 Roan Creek Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1025 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
1%
20%
White
91%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roan Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Roan Creek Elementary School is ranked #1025 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Roan Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Roan Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Roan Creek Elementary School?
343 students attend Roan Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Roan Creek Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Roan Creek Elementary School offer ?
Roan Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roan Creek Elementary School part of?
Roan Creek Elementary School is part of Johnson County School District.
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