Very Good
#383 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 21% in state
Grand Junction Elementary
Elementary School · Hardeman County Schools · Grand Junction, TN
A Hardeman County Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 97 ST, Grand Junction, TN 38039
- Math 34% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Junction Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (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 Grand Junction 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average687/100K
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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
$44,063
Median home value
$135,300
Median rent
$824/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Hardeman County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 705 | Compare → |
| Hornsby ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 171 | Compare → |
| Middleton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 369 | Compare → |
| Toone ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 211 | 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.
Hardeman County Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grand Junction Elementary is listed in Hardeman County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Junction Elementary
Grand Junction Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Junction, TN, part of Hardeman County Schools, serving approximately 159 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #383 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Junction Elementary
What grades does Grand Junction Elementary serve?
Grand Junction Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Grand Junction Elementary?
Grand Junction Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Junction Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Junction Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Junction Elementary rank in TN?
Grand Junction Elementary ranks #383 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Grand Junction Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Junction Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Grand Junction Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Junction Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grand Junction Elementary a charter school?
No, Grand Junction Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Junction Elementary a Title I school?
No, Grand Junction Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hardeman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (731) 764-2841
- Area population (ZIP 38039)
- 1,377
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 38039; 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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