Below Average
#1464 of 1,786 schools in TN
Clairfield Elementary
Elementary School · Claiborne County · Clairfield, TN
A Claiborne County elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6360 Hwy 90, Clairfield, TN 37715
- Math 13% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clairfield Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 15% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Clairfield 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$25,368
Median home value
$140,000
Median rent
$500/mo
College educated
10.7%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
31.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37715; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frakes School CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–8 | 5.0 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Ellen Myers PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 356 | Compare → |
| Forge Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 132 | Compare → |
| Midway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 386 | 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.
Claiborne County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clairfield Elementary is listed in Claiborne County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clairfield Elementary
Clairfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Clairfield, TN, part of Claiborne County, serving approximately 69 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,464 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clairfield Elementary
What grades does Clairfield Elementary serve?
Clairfield Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Clairfield Elementary?
Clairfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clairfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clairfield Elementary is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clairfield Elementary rank in TN?
Clairfield Elementary ranks #1,464 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Clairfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clairfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Clairfield Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clairfield Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clairfield Elementary a charter school?
No, Clairfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clairfield Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clairfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Claiborne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (423) 784-6052
- Area population (ZIP 37715)
- 811
- Area median age
- 58.1
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 · 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 37715; 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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