Very Good
#450 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 25% in state
St Clair Elementary
Elementary School · Hawkins County · Bulls Gap, TN
A Hawkins County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1350 Melinda Ferry RD, Bulls Gap, TN 37711
- Math 32% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St Clair Elementary score 36% 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 11 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 St Clair 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average545/100K
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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
$39,496
Median home value
$115,500
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37711; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Gap SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–8 | 5.0 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Whitesburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Carter's Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 318 | Compare → |
| Clinch SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | Not available | 153 | 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.
Hawkins County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #2 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
St Clair Elementary is listed in Hawkins County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St Clair Elementary
St Clair Elementary is a public elementary school in Bulls Gap, TN, part of Hawkins County, serving approximately 172 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Clair Elementary
What grades does St Clair Elementary serve?
St Clair Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend St Clair Elementary?
St Clair Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Clair Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St Clair Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Clair Elementary rank in TN?
St Clair Elementary ranks #450 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is St Clair Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
St Clair Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 St Clair Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Clair Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St Clair Elementary a charter school?
No, St Clair Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St Clair Elementary a Title I school?
No, St Clair Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hawkins County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (423) 235-2721
- Area population (ZIP 37711)
- 5,682
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
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 37711; 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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