Excellent
#304 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 17% in state
Friendsville Elementary
Elementary School · Blount County · Friendsville, TN
A Blount County elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 E 4th AVE, Friendsville, TN 37777
- Math 47% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Friendsville Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 Friendsville 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average498/100K
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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
$74,357
Median home value
$297,200
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37777; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Fairview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 305 | Compare → |
| MiddlesettlementsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 372 | Compare → |
| Montvale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 309 | 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.
Blount County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #2 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Friendsville Elementary is listed in Blount County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Friendsville Elementary
Friendsville Elementary is a public elementary school in Friendsville, TN, part of Blount County, serving approximately 208 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Friendsville Elementary
What grades does Friendsville Elementary serve?
Friendsville Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Friendsville Elementary?
Friendsville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendsville Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Friendsville Elementary rank in TN?
Friendsville Elementary ranks #304 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Friendsville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Friendsville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Friendsville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Friendsville Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Friendsville Elementary a charter school?
No, Friendsville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Friendsville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Friendsville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Blount County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (865) 980-1252
- Area population (ZIP 37777)
- 13,101
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 37777; 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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