Below Average
#1590 of 1,786 schools in TN
Pigeon Forge Primary
Elementary School · Sevier County · Sevierville, TN
A Sevier County elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1766 Waldens Creek RD, Sevierville, TN 37876
- Math 24% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pigeon Forge Primary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 Pigeon Forge Primary 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,616/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sevierville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,513
Median home value
$257,800
Median rent
$997/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37876; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wearwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Boyds Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | Not available | 437 | Compare → |
| Catlettsburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | Not available | 627 | Compare → |
| Catons Chapel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 301 | 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.
Sevier County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #26 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pigeon Forge Primary is listed in Sevier County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pigeon Forge Primary
Pigeon Forge Primary is a public elementary school in Sevierville, TN, part of Sevier County, serving approximately 532 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,590 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pigeon Forge Primary
What grades does Pigeon Forge Primary serve?
Pigeon Forge Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Pigeon Forge Primary?
Pigeon Forge Primary has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pigeon Forge Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pigeon Forge Primary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pigeon Forge Primary rank in TN?
Pigeon Forge Primary ranks #1,590 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Pigeon Forge Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pigeon Forge Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Pigeon Forge Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pigeon Forge Primary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pigeon Forge Primary a charter school?
No, Pigeon Forge Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pigeon Forge Primary a Title I school?
No, Pigeon Forge Primary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sevier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (865) 428-3016
- Area population (ZIP 37876)
- 32,964
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 37876; 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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