Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fall Branch 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fall Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fall Branch Elementary School's student population of 248 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fall Branch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fall Branch Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1295 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fall Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Fall Branch Elementary School is ranked #1295 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Fall Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Fall Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School, Gray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Fall Branch Elementary School?
248 students attend Fall Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fall Branch Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fall Branch Elementary School?
Fall Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fall Branch Elementary School offer ?
Fall Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fall Branch Elementary School part of?
Fall Branch Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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