Very Good
#478 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 27% in state
Grassy Fork Elementary
Elementary School · Cocke County · Hartford, TN
A Cocke County elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4120 Big Creek RD, Hartford, TN 37753
- Math 44% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grassy Fork Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 44% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 Grassy Fork 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,118/100K
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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
$51,728
Median home value
$78,300
Median rent
$620/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37753; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Cocke County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 287 | Compare → |
| Centerview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 240 | Compare → |
| Del Rio ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | Not available | 86 | Compare → |
| Edgemont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 561 | 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.
Cocke County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,098NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grassy Fork Elementary is listed in Cocke County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grassy Fork Elementary
Grassy Fork Elementary is a public elementary school in Hartford, TN, part of Cocke County, serving approximately 124 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grassy Fork Elementary
What grades does Grassy Fork Elementary serve?
Grassy Fork Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Grassy Fork Elementary?
Grassy Fork Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grassy Fork Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grassy Fork Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grassy Fork Elementary rank in TN?
Grassy Fork Elementary ranks #478 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Grassy Fork Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grassy Fork Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Grassy Fork Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grassy Fork Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grassy Fork Elementary a charter school?
No, Grassy Fork Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grassy Fork Elementary a Title I school?
No, Grassy Fork Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cocke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (423) 487-5835
- Area population (ZIP 37753)
- 1,075
- Area median age
- 47
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 37753; 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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