Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grand Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grand Oaks Elementary School's student population of 330 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Oaks Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#296 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Oaks Elementary School is ranked #296 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Grand Oaks Elementary School?
330 students attend Grand Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Grand Oaks Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Oaks Elementary School?
Grand Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Grand Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Grand Oaks Elementary School part of?
Grand Oaks Elementary School is part of Anderson County School District.
School Reviews
5 1/12/2022
Great staff, Great school. would send all future kids here.
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