Lincoln Heights Elementary

Lincoln Heights Elementary serves 554 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Morristown, Tennessee, within Hamblen County. With 37 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 15:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful classroom interactions. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 77th percentile statewide at #419 out of 1,796 Tennessee elementary schools.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 50% achieving proficiency or above, while science performance reaches 46% proficiency. Reading and language arts present opportunities for continued growth, with 32% of students meeting proficiency standards across grade levels. Lincoln Heights Elementary operates within a working-class community where the median household income is $41,590 and median home values are $138,900.

The school serves a diverse population that includes many families facing economic challenges, with 28% of the zip code's residents living below the poverty line and 13% holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The school is situated in Morristown's small city environment on Lincoln Avenue, providing students with a close-knit educational community where teachers and families can build strong, lasting relationships that support student success.