Very Good
#513 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 29% in state
Townsend Elementary
Elementary School · Blount County · Townsend, TN
A Blount County elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
140 Tiger DR, Townsend, TN 37882
- Math 32% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Townsend Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Townsend 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average498/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$61,875
Median home value
$292,400
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37882; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Fairview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 305 | Compare → |
| Friendsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 208 | Compare → |
| MiddlesettlementsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 372 | 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.
Blount County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #4 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Townsend Elementary is listed in Blount County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Townsend Elementary
Townsend Elementary is a public elementary school in Townsend, TN, part of Blount County, serving approximately 101 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #513 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Townsend Elementary
What grades does Townsend Elementary serve?
Townsend Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Townsend Elementary?
Townsend Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Townsend Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Townsend Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Townsend Elementary rank in TN?
Townsend Elementary ranks #513 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Townsend Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Townsend Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Townsend Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Townsend Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Townsend Elementary a charter school?
No, Townsend Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Townsend Elementary a Title I school?
No, Townsend Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Blount County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (865) 980-1202
- Area population (ZIP 37882)
- 2,800
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 63.3
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 37882; 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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