Serving 334 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tellico Plains Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1025 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
96%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
334 students attend Tellico Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Tellico Plains Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tellico Plains Elementary School?
Tellico Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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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