Turtletown Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 180
Turtletown, TN 37391
Turtletown Elementary School serves 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
101 students

Showing 1997–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Showing 1989–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

Showing 1989–2025. View full 39-year historical data

White
(98-99)
100%
74%

Showing 1990–1999. View full 12-year historical data

100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Turtletown Elementary School?
101 students attend Turtletown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Turtletown Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turtletown Elementary School?
Turtletown Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Turtletown Elementary School offer ?
Turtletown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Turtletown Elementary School part of?
Turtletown Elementary School is part of Polk County School District.

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