Excellent
#11 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 1% in state
Towne Acres Elementary
Elementary School · Johnson City · Johnson City, TN
A Johnson City elementary school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2310 Larkspur DR, Johnson City, TN 37604
- Math 87% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Towne Acres Elementary score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 85% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 Towne Acres 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,711/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnson 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
$49,351
Median home value
$231,900
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 1.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Fairmont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Tennessee Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 3–12 | 1.7 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Woodland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 537 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Johnson City
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,230NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Towne Acres Elementary is listed in Johnson City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Towne Acres Elementary
Towne Acres Elementary is a public elementary school in Johnson City, TN, part of Johnson City, serving approximately 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Towne Acres Elementary
What grades does Towne Acres Elementary serve?
Towne Acres Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Towne Acres Elementary?
Towne Acres Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towne Acres Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Towne Acres Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Towne Acres Elementary rank in TN?
Towne Acres Elementary ranks #11 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Towne Acres Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Towne Acres Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Towne Acres Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Towne Acres Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Towne Acres Elementary a charter school?
No, Towne Acres Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Towne Acres Elementary a Title I school?
No, Towne Acres Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (423) 854-4800
- Area population (ZIP 37604)
- 38,359
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 37604; 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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