Excellent
#198 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 11% in state
Glenwood Elementary
Elementary School · Oak Ridge · Oak Ridge, TN
An Oak Ridge elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
125 Audubon RD, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
- Math 70% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glenwood Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 Glenwood 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Ridge), 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
$70,795
Median home value
$234,500
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37830; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Academy of Oak RidgePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Grand Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| St Marys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Woodland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 3.1 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oak Ridge
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,761NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glenwood Elementary is listed in Oak Ridge; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glenwood Elementary
Glenwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Oak Ridge, TN, part of Oak Ridge, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenwood Elementary
What grades does Glenwood Elementary serve?
Glenwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary?
Glenwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glenwood Elementary rank in TN?
Glenwood Elementary ranks #198 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Glenwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Glenwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenwood Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glenwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Glenwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glenwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Glenwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (865) 425-9401
- Area population (ZIP 37830)
- 32,519
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 37830; 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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