Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sulphur 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 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sulphur Springs Elementary serves the northwest part of Jonesborough, TN, covering an area of approximately 40.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone reaching up to 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sulphur Springs Elementary School's student population of 364 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
S² STEAM Leaders are Empowered to Solve Problems. We are Respectful, Confident, Encouraging, and Kind.
School Rankings
Sulphur 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 Sulphur Springs Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#535 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)
38%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sulphur Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Sulphur Springs Elementary School is ranked #535 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sulphur Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Sulphur Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeview Elementary School, Fall Branch Elementary School, Grandview 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 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sulphur Springs Elementary School?
364 students attend Sulphur Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sulphur Springs Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sulphur Springs Elementary School offer ?
Sulphur Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sulphur Springs Elementary School part of?
Sulphur Springs Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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