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#1054 of 1,786 schools in TN
E.l. Ross Elementary
Elementary School · Cleveland · Cleveland, TN
A Cleveland elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4340 Mouse Creek RD, Cleveland, TN 37312
- Math 52% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at E.l. Ross Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 E.l. Ross 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,854/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland), 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
$75,369
Median home value
$270,500
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37312; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Bowman Hills SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| United Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 80 | 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.
Cleveland
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
E.l. Ross Elementary is listed in Cleveland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About E.l. Ross Elementary
E.l. Ross Elementary is a public elementary school in Cleveland, TN, part of Cleveland, serving approximately 254 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,054 of 1,786 schools in TN.
State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about E.l. Ross Elementary
What grades does E.l. Ross Elementary serve?
E.l. Ross Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend E.l. Ross Elementary?
E.l. Ross Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E.l. Ross Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E.l. Ross Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does E.l. Ross Elementary rank in TN?
E.l. Ross Elementary ranks #1,054 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is E.l. Ross Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
E.l. Ross Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 E.l. Ross Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, E.l. Ross Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is E.l. Ross Elementary a charter school?
No, E.l. Ross Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is E.l. Ross Elementary a Title I school?
No, E.l. Ross Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bradley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (423) 479-7274
- Area population (ZIP 37312)
- 36,894
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 37312; 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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