City Park Elementary School serves 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
6%
21%
White
69%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% TN state average).
How many students attend City Park Elementary School?
355 students attend City Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of City Park Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Park Elementary School?
City Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does City Park Elementary School offer ?
City Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is City Park Elementary School part of?
City Park Elementary School is part of Athens School District.
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