St. Clair Elementary School

1350 Melinda Ferry Rd
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-5, St. Clair 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 35-39% (which is higher than 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : St. Clair Elementary serves the southwest part of Bulls Gap, TN, covering an area of approximately 30.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of around 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edges being about 5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

St. Clair Elementary School's student population of 166 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
15 teachers

Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data

School Rankings

St. Clair 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 St. Clair Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#925 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data

35-39%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data

25-29%
37%

Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data

35-39%
40%
Hispanic
4%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data

White
93%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
7%
0.13

Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data

(22-23)
25.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
45%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 St. Clair Elementary School's ranking?
St. Clair Elementary School is ranked #925 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend St. Clair Elementary School?
166 students attend St. Clair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of St. Clair Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does St. Clair Elementary School offer ?
St. Clair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Clair Elementary School part of?
St. Clair Elementary School is part of Hawkins County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : St. Clair Elementary serves the southwest part of Bulls Gap, TN, covering an area of approximately 30.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of around 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edges being about 5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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