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#777 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 43% in state
Watauga Elementary
Elementary School · Robertson County · Ridgetop, TN
A Robertson County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
P. O. Box 190 RD, Ridgetop, TN 37152
- Math 52% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watauga Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average256/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Robertson County
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #6 of 22
- District spending per student
- $11,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watauga Elementary is listed in Robertson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watauga Elementary
Watauga Elementary is a public elementary school in Ridgetop, TN, part of Robertson County, serving approximately 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #777 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watauga Elementary
What grades does Watauga Elementary serve?
Watauga Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Watauga Elementary?
Watauga Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watauga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Watauga Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watauga Elementary rank in TN?
Watauga Elementary ranks #777 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Watauga Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Watauga Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Watauga Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watauga Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Watauga Elementary a charter school?
No, Watauga Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watauga Elementary a Title I school?
No, Watauga Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Robertson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (615) 859-5252
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.
- 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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