Very Good
#336 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 19% in state
Grand Oaks Elementary
Elementary School · Anderson County · Clinton, TN
An Anderson County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1033 Oliver Springs HWY, Clinton, TN 37716
- Math 49% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Oaks Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Grand Oaks 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,608/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), 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
$61,250
Median home value
$220,500
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37716; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Christian Academy of Oak RidgePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.6 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| St Marys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Woodland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 2.8 mi | 447 | 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.
Anderson County
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #5 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grand Oaks Elementary is listed in Anderson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Oaks Elementary
Grand Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in Clinton, TN, part of Anderson County, serving approximately 321 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Oaks Elementary
What grades does Grand Oaks Elementary serve?
Grand Oaks Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Grand Oaks Elementary?
Grand Oaks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Oaks Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Oaks Elementary rank in TN?
Grand Oaks Elementary ranks #336 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Grand Oaks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Oaks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Oaks Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Oaks Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grand Oaks Elementary a charter school?
No, Grand Oaks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Oaks Elementary a Title I school?
No, Grand Oaks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (865) 435-7506
- Area population (ZIP 37716)
- 26,361
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 37716; 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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