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#873 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 49% in state
Walland Elementary School
Elementary School · Blount County · Walland, TN
A Blount County elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
247 E Millers Cove RD, Walland, TN 37886
- Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walland Elementary School score 33% 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 11 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 Walland 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average498/100K
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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
$65,719
Median home value
$207,000
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37886; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 101 | 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
- #8 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
Walland Elementary School is listed in Blount County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walland Elementary School
Walland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Walland, TN, part of Blount County, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #873 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walland Elementary School
What grades does Walland Elementary School serve?
Walland Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Walland Elementary School?
Walland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walland Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walland Elementary School rank in TN?
Walland Elementary School ranks #873 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Walland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Walland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walland Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Walland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Walland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Blount County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (865) 983-2801
- Area population (ZIP 37886)
- 3,585
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 49.5
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 37886; 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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