Excellent
#125 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 7% in state
Apison Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Apison, TN
A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10433 East Brainerd RD, Apison, TN 37302
- Math 62% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Apison Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Apison 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,578
Median home value
$371,600
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
39.3%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Beacon AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Beacon AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Lester Coon Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 66 | 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.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #9 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apison Elementary School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apison Elementary School
Apison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Apison, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 621 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apison Elementary School
What grades does Apison Elementary School serve?
Apison Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Apison Elementary School?
Apison Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apison Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apison Elementary School rank in TN?
Apison Elementary School ranks #125 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Apison Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Apison Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Apison Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apison Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Apison Elementary School a charter school?
No, Apison Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apison Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Apison Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (423) 498-6895
- Area population (ZIP 37302)
- 5,253
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 · 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 37302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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