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#1020 of 1,786 schools in TN

Ralph Askins School

Elementary School · Fayetteville · Fayetteville, TN

A Fayetteville elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

901 Shady LN, Fayetteville, TN 37334

  • Math 39% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.2% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg0 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+15.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$11,763
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Ralph Askins School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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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The neighborhood

Where Ralph Askins School 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,826/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), 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

$62,262

Median home value

$207,800

Median rent

$790/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lincoln Central AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.44–121.5 mi47Compare →
Lincoln Central Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.2K–121.5 mi39Compare →
Riverside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–123.1 mi211Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fayetteville

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ralph Askins School is listed in Fayetteville; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ralph Askins School

Ralph Askins School is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, TN, part of Fayetteville, serving approximately 594 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,020 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ralph Askins School

What grades does Ralph Askins School serve?

Ralph Askins School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ralph Askins School?

Ralph Askins School has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Askins School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Askins School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ralph Askins School rank in TN?

Ralph Askins School ranks #1,020 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Ralph Askins School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ralph Askins School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Ralph Askins School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph Askins School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ralph Askins School a charter school?

No, Ralph Askins School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ralph Askins School a Title I school?

No, Ralph Askins School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
594
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
Area population (ZIP 37334)
24,168
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
39.7
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 37334; 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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