Very Good
#649 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 36% in state
Laurel Elementary
Elementary School · Johnson County · Laurel Bloomery, TN
A Johnson County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
300 Gentry Creek RD, Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680
- Math 12% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laurel Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 Laurel 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated902/100K
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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
$45,942
Median home value
$367,100
College educated
3.5%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37680; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Johnson County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 224 | Compare → |
| Mountain City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 430 | Compare → |
| Roan Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 341 | 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.
Johnson County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $8,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurel Elementary is listed in Johnson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel Elementary
Laurel Elementary is a public elementary school in Laurel Bloomery, TN, part of Johnson County, serving approximately 76 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #649 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel Elementary
What grades does Laurel Elementary serve?
Laurel Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Laurel Elementary?
Laurel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel Elementary rank in TN?
Laurel Elementary ranks #649 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Laurel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Laurel Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Laurel Elementary a charter school?
No, Laurel Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurel Elementary a Title I school?
No, Laurel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (423) 727-2685
- Area population (ZIP 37680)
- 594
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 37680; 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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