The average student-teacher ratio in Tennessee public elementary schools is approximately 0:1 (2026-27).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 12:1
12:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1987-2025)
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
| Year | Tennessee (TN) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| 2024 | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| 2023 | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| 2022 | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| 2021 | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| 2020 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| 2019 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| 2018 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| 2017 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| 2016 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| 2015 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| 2014 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| 2013 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| 2012 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| 2011 | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| 2010 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| 2009 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| 2008 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| 2007 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| 2006 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| 2005 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| 1996 | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| 1995 | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| 1994 | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| 1993 | 18:1 | 18:1 |
| 1992 | 18:1 | 18:1 |
| 1991 | 18:1 | 17:1 |
| 1990 | 19:1 | 17:1 |
| 1989 | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| 1988 | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| 1987 | 20:1 | 19:1 |
Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Tennessee (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 6-8
4400 Bennett Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 867-6214
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 867-6214
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Tennessee?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Tennessee include East Ridge Middle School.
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