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Students at Alcoa Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 44% across the 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,759/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alcoa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,202
Median home value
$239,600
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Everett School of InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Clayton-bradley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| John Sevier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–3 | 2.4 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| Maryville Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alcoa
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alcoa Elementary is listed in Alcoa; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alcoa Elementary
Alcoa Elementary is a public elementary school in Alcoa, TN, part of Alcoa, serving approximately 559 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alcoa Elementary
What grades does Alcoa Elementary serve?
Alcoa Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Alcoa Elementary?
Alcoa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcoa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcoa Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alcoa Elementary rank in TN?
Alcoa Elementary ranks #163 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Alcoa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alcoa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alcoa Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alcoa Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Alcoa Elementary a charter school?
No, Alcoa Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alcoa Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alcoa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Blount County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (865) 982-3120
- Area population (ZIP 37701)
- 9,608
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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