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#1413 of 1,786 schools in TN
Roan Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Johnson County · Mountain City, TN
A Johnson County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
2410 Roan Creek RD, Mountain City, TN 37683
- Math 23% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roan Creek Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Roan Creek Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,009/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mountain City), 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
$53,908
Median home value
$175,100
Median rent
$628/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37683; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | 3.8 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Doe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 4.8 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Laurel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | Not available | 76 | 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.
Johnson County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $8,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roan Creek Elementary is listed in Johnson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roan Creek Elementary
Roan Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Mountain City, TN, part of Johnson County, serving approximately 341 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,413 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roan Creek Elementary
What grades does Roan Creek Elementary serve?
Roan Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Roan Creek Elementary?
Roan Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roan Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roan Creek Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roan Creek Elementary rank in TN?
Roan Creek Elementary ranks #1,413 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Roan Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Roan Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Roan Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roan Creek Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Roan Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Roan Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roan Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Roan Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (423) 727-4964
- Area population (ZIP 37683)
- 13,716
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 37683; 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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