Jonesborough Elementary School

710 N Cherokee St
Jonesborough, TN 37659
Jonesborough Elementary School serves 908 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
908 students
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Jonesborough Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jonesborough Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Jonesborough Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jonesborough Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.29
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jonesborough Elementary School?
908 students attend Jonesborough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Jonesborough Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonesborough Elementary School?
Jonesborough Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jonesborough Elementary School offer ?
Jonesborough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jonesborough Elementary School part of?
Jonesborough Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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