Very Good
#623 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 35% in state
Copper Basin Elementary School
Elementary School · Polk County · Copperhill, TN
A Polk County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
206 Cougar DR, Copperhill, TN 37317
- Math 36% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Copper Basin Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 Copper Basin 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,209/100K
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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
$73,032
Median home value
$117,500
Median rent
$659/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Polk County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 395 | Compare → |
| Polk Innovative Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | Not available | 97 | Compare → |
| South Polk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 341 | 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.
Polk County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Copper Basin Elementary School is listed in Polk County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Copper Basin Elementary School
Copper Basin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Copperhill, TN, part of Polk County, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Copper Basin Elementary School
What grades does Copper Basin Elementary School serve?
Copper Basin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Copper Basin Elementary School?
Copper Basin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper Basin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper Basin Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Copper Basin Elementary School rank in TN?
Copper Basin Elementary School ranks #623 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Copper Basin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Copper Basin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Copper Basin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Copper Basin Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Copper Basin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Copper Basin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Copper Basin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Copper Basin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (423) 496-3271
- Area population (ZIP 37317)
- 2,576
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 37317; 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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