Tellico Plains Elementary

Summary:

Tellico Plains Elementary is a public elementary school serving 352 students in grades PK-4 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, which is part of the Monroe County School District. The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance on standardized tests and declining statewide rankings.

Tellico Plains Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.74%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally lower than the state and county averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics (30.4%) and English language arts (32%) were well below the state averages of 39.7% and 37.6%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for female students, white students, and special education students, with these subgroups ranking in the bottom 25% of Tennessee elementary schools.

The nearby schools, such as Vonore Elementary, Madisonville Intermediate School, and Madisonville Primary, also have relatively low academic performance and rankings compared to the state averages, suggesting that the challenges faced by Tellico Plains Elementary may be reflective of a broader issue within the Monroe County School District. Despite increased per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, Tellico Plains Elementary has not yet seen significant improvements in academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 121 Old High School RD
       Tellico Plains, TN  37385


(423) 253-2626

District: Monroe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
656th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Tellico Plains Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tellico Plains Junior High School
High:    Sweetwater High School
    Tellico Plains High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Two or more races:
2.0%
African American:
1.1%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.5% Help


 See top rated Tennessee elementary schools

 Compare Tellico Plains Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Tellico Plains Elementary ranks worse than 64.4% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.49. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Finance
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tellico Plains Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tellico Plains Elementary 656th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Tellico Plains Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Monroe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe County 125th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Tellico Plains Elementary?

Rank History for Tellico Plains Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Tellico Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 64.54 292nd 809 63.9%
2011 46.91 476th 818 41.8%
2012 40.95 536th 820 34.6%
2013 58.16 426th 846 49.6%
2014 55.65 362nd 853 57.6%
2015 65.97 281st 855 67.1%
2017 53.70 270th 646 58.2%
2018 33.29 670th 997 32.8%
2019 51.17 417th 985 57.7%
2021 39.56 572nd 983 41.8%
2022 36.40 629th 1000 37.1%
2023 35.61 659th 1020 35.4%
2024 36.49 656th 1018 35.6%
See the entire list of Tennessee Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Tellico Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.54 407th 447 8.9%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tellico Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.95 582nd 877 33.6%
2019 53.98 318th 821 61.3%
2021 40.85 461st 823 44.0%
2022 34.93 587th 858 31.6%
2023 51.15 385th 865 55.5%
2024 51.20 380th 853 55.5%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Tellico Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.44 378th 926 59.2%
2021 40.21 537th 945 43.2%
2022 34.07 642nd 975 34.2%
2023 36.12 626th 989 36.7%
2024 29.43 722nd 990 27.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Tellico Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.72 449th 916 51.0%
2021 37.58 563rd 941 40.2%
2022 36.98 604th 980 38.4%
2023 35.57 643rd 987 34.9%
2024 43.69 551st 991 44.4%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Tellico Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.42 708th 841 15.8%
2019 37.54 517th 812 36.3%
2021 28.68 634th 844 24.9%
2022 22.53 715th 844 15.3%
2023 21.14 735th 852 13.7%
2024 24.28 694th 847 18.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Tellico Plains Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Tellico Plains Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Tellico Plains Elementary, submit a rating!



No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Tellico Plains Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 441 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1989 449 n/a n/a n/a 4 n/a n/a 1 454
1990 440 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1991 443 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1992 445 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 463 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 464
1994 486 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 437 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a -1 437
1996 437 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a -1 437
1997 445 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 33 480
1998 437 8 1 3 0 n/a n/a 2 451
1999 446 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 449 449
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 425 425
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 414 414
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 414 414
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 393 393
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 380 380
2006 380 3 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 391
2007 402 3 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2008 399 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2009 387 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2010 379 4 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 390
2011 367 0 0 4 1 0 5 0 377
2012 360 1 0 10 1 0 1 0 373
2013 344 0 0 13 1 0 5 0 363
2014 342 0 0 8 4 0 4 0 358
2015 317 3 1 10 0 1 8 0 340
2016 318 2 0 10 1 0 8 0 339
2017 353 2 1 6 3 0 4 0 369
2018 341 1 1 5 1 0 4 0 353
2019 352 2 0 8 2 0 2 0 366
2020 351 1 1 12 1 1 8 0 375
2021 338 2 1 7 1 0 4 0 353
2022 334 1 1 4 1 0 10 0 351
2023 337 4 2 2 0 0 7 0 352

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tellico Plains Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 21.0 21.0 n/a
1989 454 19.0 23.8 n/a
1990 440 18.0 24.4 n/a
1991 443 18.0 24.6 n/a
1992 445 18.0 24.7 n/a
1993 464 18.0 25.8 n/a
1994 487 21.0 23.2 n/a
1995 437 27.0 16.2 n/a
1996 437 27.0 16.2 n/a
1997 480 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 451 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 448 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 425 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 414 n/a n/a n/a
2003 414 n/a n/a n/a
2004 393 n/a n/a n/a
2005 380 n/a n/a n/a
2006 391 26.3 14.9 n/a
2007 415 29.1 14.3 61.7
2008 407 29.1 14.0 77.1
2009 395 28.0 14.1 86.3
2010 390 27.1 14.3 87.7
2011 377 27.0 13.9 85.4
2012 373 27.2 13.7 76.1
2013 363 24.5 14.8 81.8
2014 358 24.4 14.6 80.7
2015 340 21.0 16.1 72.1
2016 339 21.0 16.1 n/a
2017 369 20.0 18.4 n/a
2018 353 23.0 15.3 n/a
2019 366 23.0 15.9 n/a
2020 375 23.0 16.3 76.5
2021 353 22.0 16.0 n/a
2022 351 19.5 18.0 n/a
2023 352 19.0 18.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tellico Plains Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 21.0 21.0 n/a
1989 454 19.0 23.8 n/a
1990 440 18.0 24.4 n/a
1991 443 18.0 24.6 n/a
1992 445 18.0 24.7 n/a
1993 464 18.0 25.8 n/a
1994 487 21.0 23.2 n/a
1995 437 27.0 16.2 n/a
1996 437 27.0 16.2 n/a
1997 480 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 451 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 448 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 425 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 414 n/a n/a n/a
2003 414 n/a n/a n/a
2004 393 n/a n/a n/a
2005 380 n/a n/a n/a
2006 391 26.3 14.9 n/a
2007 415 29.1 14.3 61.7
2008 407 29.1 14.0 77.1
2009 395 28.0 14.1 86.3
2010 390 27.1 14.3 87.7
2011 377 27.0 13.9 85.4
2012 373 27.2 13.7 76.1
2013 363 24.5 14.8 81.8
2014 358 24.4 14.6 80.7
2015 340 21.0 16.1 72.1
2016 339 21.0 16.1 n/a
2017 369 20.0 18.4 n/a
2018 353 23.0 15.3 n/a
2019 366 23.0 15.9 n/a
2020 375 23.0 16.3 76.5
2021 353 22.0 16.0 n/a
2022 351 19.5 18.0 n/a
2023 352 19.0 18.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tellico Plains Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $821 (8.0%) $8,567 (83.4%) $10,275
2020 $840 (8.1%) $8,370 (81.2%) $10,312
2021 $1,868 (15.0%) $9,639 (77.3%) $12,475
2022 $2,127 (17.3%) $9,108 (74.2%) $12,282
2023 $1,342 (10.5%) $10,332 (80.7%) $12,796

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tellico Plains Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 417th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 659th of 1020 Elementary schools
 22.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tellico Plains Elementary)42.228.1
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Monroe County)33.128.6
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tellico Plains Elementary)26.635.9
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County)32.726.8
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tellico Plains Elementary)47.134.8
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County)28.226.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tellico Plains Elementary)41.234.8
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County)26.836.2
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Tellico Plains Elementary)44.331.6
 12.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Monroe County)2924.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tellico Plains Elementary)3335.3
 2.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Monroe County)28.725.3
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students366352
 3.8%
African American24
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic82
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White352337
 4.3%
Two or More Races27
 250%


Schools Near Tellico Plains Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Tellico Plains Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 352 students attended Tellico Plains Elementary.

Tellico Plains Elementary ranks 656th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Tellico Plains Elementary are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


Rate Tellico Plains Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Tellico Plains Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
x12_470300001200 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 44 milliseconds.