Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Tellico Plains 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tellico Plains Elementary serves the southeastern part of its school district in Tellico Plains, TN, covering an area of approximately 250.2 square miles. Families living in this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, extending up to 21.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tellico Plains Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Tellico Plains 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 Tellico Plains Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1025 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
94%
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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Tellico Plains Elementary School's ranking?
Tellico Plains Elementary School is ranked #1025 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tellico Plains Elementary School often compared to?
Tellico Plains Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rural Vale Elementary School, Sweetwater Primary School, Vonore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Tellico Plains Elementary School?
357 students attend Tellico Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Tellico Plains Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Tellico Plains Elementary School offer ?
Tellico Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tellico Plains Elementary School part of?
Tellico Plains Elementary School is part of Monroe County School District.
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