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#1650 of 1,786 schools in TN

Leoma Elementary

Elementary School · Lawrence County · Leoma, TN

A Lawrence County elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2612 Hwy 43 South, Leoma, TN 38468

  • Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.9 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$10,410
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Leoma Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
24%

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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Leoma 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low220/100K

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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

$59,899

Median home value

$194,600

Median rent

$1,060/mo

College educated

13.5%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38468; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lawrenceburg PublicEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–54.5 mi499Compare →
Ethridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–8Not available500Compare →
New Prospect ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–8Not available398Compare →
South Lawrence ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–8Not available555Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lawrence County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#12 of 13
District spending per student
$10,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Leoma Elementary is listed in Lawrence County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leoma Elementary

Leoma Elementary is a public elementary school in Leoma, TN, part of Lawrence County, serving approximately 594 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,650 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 Leoma Elementary

What grades does Leoma Elementary serve?

Leoma Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Leoma Elementary?

Leoma Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leoma Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Leoma Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leoma Elementary rank in TN?

Leoma Elementary ranks #1,650 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Leoma Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Leoma Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Leoma Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leoma Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Leoma Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Leoma Elementary a Title I school?

No, Leoma Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
594
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 38468)
5,442
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
37.8
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 38468; 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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