Excellent
#16 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 1% in state
Sewanee Elementary
Elementary School · Franklin County · Sewanee, TN
A Franklin County elementary school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
209 University AVE, Sewanee, TN 37375
- Math 80% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sewanee Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 Sewanee 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low177/100K
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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
$78,538
Median home value
$323,700
Median rent
$1,238/mo
College educated
64.6%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37375; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Franklin County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 232 | Compare → |
| Clark Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 513 | Compare → |
| Cowan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 262 | Compare → |
| Huntland SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 662 | 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.
Franklin County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,602NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sewanee Elementary is listed in Franklin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sewanee Elementary
Sewanee Elementary is a public elementary school in Sewanee, TN, part of Franklin County, serving approximately 169 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Sewanee Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sewanee Elementary
What grades does Sewanee Elementary serve?
Sewanee Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sewanee Elementary?
Sewanee Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sewanee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sewanee Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sewanee Elementary rank in TN?
Sewanee Elementary ranks #16 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Sewanee Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sewanee Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Sewanee Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sewanee Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sewanee Elementary a charter school?
No, Sewanee Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sewanee Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sewanee Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (931) 598-5951
- Area population (ZIP 37375)
- 3,997
- Area median age
- 24.9
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 37375; 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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