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#1146 of 1,786 schools in TN
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary School · Kingsport · Kingsport, TN
A Kingsport elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1051 Lake ST, Kingsport, TN 37660
- Math 45% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 Theodore Roosevelt Elementary 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingsport), 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
$46,913
Median home value
$177,800
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Top AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Apostolic Gospel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 1–12 | 1.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 272 | 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.
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.
Kingsport
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is listed in Kingsport; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kingsport, TN, part of Kingsport, serving approximately 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,146 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School serve?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School rank in TN?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #1,146 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School a charter school?
No, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sullivan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (423) 857-2600
- Area population (ZIP 37660)
- 40,114
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 37660; 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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