Excellent
#79 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 4% in state
Cassville Elementary
Elementary School · White County · Sparta, TN
A White County elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
261 Will Thompson RD, Sparta, TN 38583
- Math 58% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cassville Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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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Where Cassville Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sparta), 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
$58,285
Median home value
$199,400
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38583; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in White County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon De Croft ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 190 | Compare → |
| Doyle ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 304 | Compare → |
| Findlay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 418 | Compare → |
| Northfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 300 | 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.
White County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,161NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cassville Elementary is listed in White County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cassville Elementary
Cassville Elementary is a public elementary school in Sparta, TN, part of White County, serving approximately 231 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Cassville Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cassville Elementary
What grades does Cassville Elementary serve?
Cassville Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cassville Elementary?
Cassville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cassville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cassville Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cassville Elementary rank in TN?
Cassville Elementary ranks #79 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cassville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cassville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Cassville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cassville Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cassville Elementary a charter school?
No, Cassville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cassville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cassville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- White County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (931) 761-2277
- Area population (ZIP 38583)
- 25,739
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 38583; 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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