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#785 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 44% in state
Robert E Lee Elementary
Elementary School · Tullahoma · Tullahoma, TN
A Tullahoma elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
313 Layne ST, Tullahoma, TN 37388
- Math 53% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert E Lee Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Robert E Lee 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,070/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tullahoma), 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
$59,892
Median home value
$230,900
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37388; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Bel Aire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Jack T Farrar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Hickerson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 204 | 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.
Tullahoma
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert E Lee Elementary is listed in Tullahoma; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert E Lee Elementary
Robert E Lee Elementary is a public elementary school in Tullahoma, TN, part of Tullahoma, serving approximately 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert E Lee Elementary
What grades does Robert E Lee Elementary serve?
Robert E Lee Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Robert E Lee Elementary?
Robert E Lee Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert E Lee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert E Lee Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert E Lee Elementary rank in TN?
Robert E Lee Elementary ranks #785 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Robert E Lee Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert E Lee Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Robert E Lee Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert E Lee Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Robert E Lee Elementary a charter school?
No, Robert E Lee Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert E Lee Elementary a Title I school?
No, Robert E Lee Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Coffee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (931) 454-2637
- Area population (ZIP 37388)
- 27,340
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 37388; 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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