Very Good
#592 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 33% in state
Whitesburg Elementary
Elementary School · Hamblen County · Whitesburg, TN
A Hamblen County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7859 East Andrew Johnson, Whitesburg, TN 37891
- Math 49% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitesburg Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Whitesburg 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average584/100K
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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
$46,704
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$786/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37891; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Gap SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Russellville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| St Clair ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Alpha ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 594 | 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.
Hamblen County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #7 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitesburg Elementary is listed in Hamblen County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitesburg Elementary
Whitesburg Elementary is a public elementary school in Whitesburg, TN, part of Hamblen County, serving approximately 190 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitesburg Elementary
What grades does Whitesburg Elementary serve?
Whitesburg Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Whitesburg Elementary?
Whitesburg Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitesburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitesburg Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitesburg Elementary rank in TN?
Whitesburg Elementary ranks #592 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Whitesburg Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitesburg Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Whitesburg Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitesburg Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whitesburg Elementary a charter school?
No, Whitesburg Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitesburg Elementary a Title I school?
No, Whitesburg Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hamblen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (423) 235-2547
- Area population (ZIP 37891)
- 4,338
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 37891; 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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