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Ketron Elementary School

Elementary School · Sullivan County

3301 Bloomington PIKE, Kingsport, TN 37660

Enrollment

528

Student-Teacher

14.3:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,168 of 1,786

In Kingsport

#16 of 18

public schools

In district

#11 of 15

Sullivan County

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Ketron Elementary School

5.8/10

Elementary School in Kingsport · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Ketron Elementary School

Ketron Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kingsport, TN, part of Sullivan County. Ketron Elementary School serves approximately 528 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Ketron Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,168 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Ketron Elementary School show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts below district
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • District avg 6.8
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.1% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,468
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Ketron Elementary School — Students at Ketron Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 35.4% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 31.2% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 25 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2012
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
23.7%
ELA
20.3%
2025
Math
42.1%
ELA
32%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.1/10.

How Ketron Elementary School Compares

See how Ketron Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
35th percentile in TN
Academic
6.6/10
Average
Growth
5.1/10
Average
Environment
6.2/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
37 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
25.6%

Location

3301 Bloomington PIKE, Kingsport, TN 37660

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ketron Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hilton Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Hiltons), which scores notably higher. Another option is Weber City Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Weber City), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Andrew Johnson Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 4.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Kingsport, see our Kingsport schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.1 mi
School Distance Rating
CHRISTIAN LIFE ACADEMY Kingsport 2.4 mi 4.9
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Kingsport 3.6 mi 7.0
Ross N. Robinson Middle School Kingsport 3.9 mi 6.9
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kingsport 3.5 mi 5.2
Dobyns - Bennett High School Kingsport 4.0 mi 6.6
ST DOMINIC CATHOLIC SCHOOL Kingsport 4.0 mi 6.0
Palmer Early Learning Center Kingsport 4.1 mi 5.8
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Kingsport 4.2 mi 6.4
John Sevier Middle School Kingsport 4.2 mi 5.1
Andrew Johnson Elementary School Kingsport 4.5 mi 7.9
ST PAUL'S DAY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Kingsport 4.4 mi
Hilton Elementary Hiltons 5.1 mi 9.5
Indian Springs Elementary Kingsport 4.6 mi 6.3
Weber City Elementary Weber City 4.7 mi 8.2
Andrew Jackson Elementary School Kingsport 4.7 mi 4.5
John F. Kennedy Elementary School Kingsport 4.7 mi 6.3
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Kingsport 5.2 mi 5.8
West Ridge High School Blountville 6.0 mi 4.0
TOP ACADEMY Kingsport 5.3 mi 5.1
Gate City High Gate City 6.1 mi 6.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37660 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$46,913

Median Home Value

$177,800

Median Rent

$833/mo

Population

40,114

College Educated

23.7%

Homeownership

63.8%

Avg Commute

21.2 min

Poverty Rate

23.2%

Median Age

44.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ketron Elementary School

What grades does Ketron Elementary School serve?

Ketron Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ketron Elementary School?

Ketron Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ketron Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ketron Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ketron Elementary School rank in TN?

Ketron Elementary School ranks #1,168 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Ketron Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ketron Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Ketron Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ketron Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Is Ketron Elementary School a charter school?

No, Ketron Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ketron Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ketron Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
3 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Sullivan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%

District

Sullivan County
District Enrollment
8,082
Schools in District
17
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,468
District Rank
#11 of 15

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