York Elementary School

218 School Ave
Jamestown, TN 38556
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, York Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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-8
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : York Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Jamestown, TN, encompassing approximately 498.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

York Elementary School's student population of 467 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
32 teachers

Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

York 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 York 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1243 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

28%
37%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
40%
Hispanic
4%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
20%
White
94%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
6%
0.12

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
24.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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 York Elementary School's ranking?
York Elementary School is ranked #1243 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are York Elementary School often compared to?
York Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Haven Elementary School, Allardt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend York Elementary School?
467 students attend York Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of York Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does York Elementary School offer ?
York Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is York Elementary School part of?
York Elementary School is part of Fentress County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : York Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Jamestown, TN, encompassing approximately 498.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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