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#1530 of 1,786 schools in TN

Andrew Jackson Elementary School

Elementary School · Kingsport · Kingsport, TN

A Kingsport elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

600 Jackson ST, Kingsport, TN 37660

  • Math 32% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.8% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$12,027
Chronic Absenteeism42.8%

Students at Andrew Jackson Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Andrew Jackson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 17Minimal Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,415/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingsport), 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

$46,913

Median home value

$177,800

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

23.7%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

23.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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St Paul's Day School & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi6Compare →
Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–121.2 mi72Compare →
Top AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1privateK–121.3 mi48Compare →

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.

Kingsport

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#12 of 12
District spending per student
$12,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Andrew Jackson Elementary School is listed in Kingsport; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Andrew Jackson Elementary School

Andrew Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kingsport, TN, part of Kingsport, serving approximately 432 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,530 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Andrew Jackson Elementary School

What grades does Andrew Jackson Elementary School serve?

Andrew Jackson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Andrew Jackson Elementary School?

Andrew Jackson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Andrew Jackson Elementary School rank in TN?

Andrew Jackson Elementary School ranks #1,530 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Andrew Jackson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Andrew Jackson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Andrew Jackson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Andrew Jackson Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Andrew Jackson Elementary School a charter school?

No, Andrew Jackson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Andrew Jackson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Andrew Jackson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
432
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Sullivan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.8%
Area population (ZIP 37660)
40,114
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
44.2
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 37660; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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