Excellent
#8 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 1% in state
Oakmont Elementary
Elementary School · Sumner County · Cottontown, TN
A Sumner County elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3323 Highway 76, Cottontown, TN 37048
- Math 80% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakmont Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 Oakmont Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low158/100K
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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
$98,012
Median home value
$382,400
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Gateview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| J W Wiseman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Clyde Riggs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Beech ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 387 | 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.
Sumner County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #1 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oakmont Elementary is listed in Sumner County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakmont Elementary
Oakmont Elementary is a public elementary school in Cottontown, TN, part of Sumner County, serving approximately 136 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakmont Elementary
What grades does Oakmont Elementary serve?
Oakmont Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oakmont Elementary?
Oakmont Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakmont Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakmont Elementary rank in TN?
Oakmont Elementary ranks #8 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Oakmont Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakmont Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Oakmont Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakmont Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oakmont Elementary a charter school?
No, Oakmont Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakmont Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oakmont Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sumner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (615) 325-5313
- Area population (ZIP 37048)
- 6,325
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 37048; 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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