Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sharps Chapel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sharps Chapel Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Sharps Chapel, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 87 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sharps Chapel Elementary School's student population of 127 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
11 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sharps Chapel 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 Sharps Chapel Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#908 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
97%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharps Chapel Elementary School's ranking?
Sharps Chapel Elementary School is ranked #908 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sharps Chapel Elementary School often compared to?
Sharps Chapel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paulette Elementary School, Big Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sharps Chapel Elementary School?
127 students attend Sharps Chapel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sharps Chapel Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sharps Chapel Elementary School offer ?
Sharps Chapel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sharps Chapel Elementary School part of?
Sharps Chapel Elementary School is part of Union County School District.
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