Serving 1,193 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock 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 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,193 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rock Springs Elementary serves the northwest part of La Vergne, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Most families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rock Springs Elementary School's student population of 1,193 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,193 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
85 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of RSE is to provide a caring environment that will nurture and enhance the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and moral development of all students, resulting in a life-long love of learning through excellence in academic standards an
School Rankings
Rock 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 Rock Springs Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#526 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Asian
11%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Rock Springs Elementary School is ranked #526 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Rock Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Rock Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stewarts Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rock Springs Elementary School?
1,193 students attend Rock Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Rock Springs Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Rock Springs Elementary School offer ?
Rock Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Springs Elementary School part of?
Rock Springs Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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