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#236 of 284 private schools in TN

Living Springs Christian Academy

Elementary School · Gray, TN

A private elementary school in Gray, TN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

314 DELMER SALTS RD, Gray, TN 37615

  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Diversity Index31%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.2 / 10
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Enrollment34
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TN

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Living Springs Christian Academy 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average480/100K

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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

$75,556

Median home value

$261,200

Median rent

$966/mo

College educated

40%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White79.4%
Hispanic11.8%
Black5.9%
Native American2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ridgeview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–80.7 mi788Compare →
Gray Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–81.6 mi498Compare →
Miller Perry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–53.6 mi265Compare →
Boones Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–84.3 mi809Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Living Springs Christian Academy is listed in Gray, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Living Springs Christian Academy

Living Springs Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Gray, TN, serving approximately 34 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Living Springs Christian Academy

What grades does Living Springs Christian Academy serve?

Living Springs Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Living Springs Christian Academy?

Living Springs Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Living Springs Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Living Springs Christian Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Living Springs Christian Academy rank in TN?

Living Springs Christian Academy ranks #236 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Living Springs Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Living Springs Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Living Springs Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Living Springs Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Living Springs Christian Academy a religious school?

Living Springs Christian Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
34
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Washington County
Area population (ZIP 37615)
22,013
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
44.5
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 37615; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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