The average student:teacher ratio in Tennessee public elementary schools is approximately 15:1 (2024).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
7:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Elementary Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Tennessee (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Barry Tatum Academy
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
205 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-3400
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-3400
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Greenbrier Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
2851 Webb Creek Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-8338
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-8338
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
Cora Howe School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
3350 S. Forest Hill Irene Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 757-6479
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 757-6479
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
Hickman County Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 3-12
115 Murphree Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-3391
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-3391
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
Johnson Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-12
1200 2nd Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 749-3067
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 749-3067
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
Murrell At Glenn School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-8
322 Cleveland St
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 298-8070
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 298-8070
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
New Directions Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
209 Sunset Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-0699
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-0699
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
Parkway Academy
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 3-12
300 Cedar St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 429-3908
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 429-3908
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Innovation Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
2348 Hwy 75 Hwy
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1731
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1731
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Ridgedale Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
4600 Ridgedale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 909-9099
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 909-9099
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Tenn School For Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-6
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 3-12
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4205
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4205
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
1756 Mcminnville Hwy
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 570-2670
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 570-2670
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Daniel Mckee Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
2623 Halls Hill Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2282
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2282
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Knox Adaptive Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
5719 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9020
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9020
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-0242
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-0242
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Perry County Virtual School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 3-12
857 Squirrel Hollow Dr
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-4
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 231-7300
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 231-7300
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Warren County Alternative Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
421 N. Spring St
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 473-8723
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 473-8723
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
West Tennessee School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
100 Berryhill Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
910 W. Summer St
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 638-1805
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 638-1805
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
R T Fisher Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
455 North Boyers
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6558
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6558
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Smyrna West Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
12619 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3856
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3856
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Union County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
115 Wilson Ln, P. O. Box 607
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-7747
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-7747
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
200 East Broadway St
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 988-1934
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 988-1934
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Riverside Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
104 Elizabeth Street
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
800 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
111 Middle School Dr
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 815-1025
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 815-1025
Rank: #33 - 4233. - 42.
Big Sandy School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
13305 Highway 69 A
Big Sandy, TN 38221
(731) 593-3221
Big Sandy, TN 38221
(731) 593-3221
Rank: #33 - 4233. - 42.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
6691 Hwy 297
Pioneer, TN 37847
(423) 784-6866
Pioneer, TN 37847
(423) 784-6866
Rank: #33 - 4233. - 42.
Gap Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-5
1920 Kimberlin Hts Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4860
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4860
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tennessee average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio?
The Tennessee average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2024.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Tennessee?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Tennessee include Barry Tatum Academy, Greenbrier Alternative Learning Center and Cora Howe School.
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