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#782 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 44% in state
Forks River Elementary
Elementary School · Smith County · Elmwood, TN
A Smith County elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
611 Cookeville HWY, Elmwood, TN 38560
- Math 33% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forks River Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 Forks River Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Average376/100K
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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
$65,221
Median home value
$202,700
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38560; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordonsville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 3–6 | 4.6 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Carthage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 4.7 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Defeated ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 260 | Compare → |
| New Middleton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–2 | Not available | 237 | 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.
Smith County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,329NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forks River Elementary is listed in Smith County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forks River Elementary
Forks River Elementary is a public elementary school in Elmwood, TN, part of Smith County, serving approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #782 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forks River Elementary
What grades does Forks River Elementary serve?
Forks River Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Forks River Elementary?
Forks River Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forks River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forks River Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forks River Elementary rank in TN?
Forks River Elementary ranks #782 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Forks River Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Forks River Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Forks River Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forks River Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forks River Elementary a charter school?
No, Forks River Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forks River Elementary a Title I school?
No, Forks River Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (615) 897-2676
- Area population (ZIP 38560)
- 1,639
- Area average commute
- 47.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 38560; 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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