Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jonesborough Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonesborough Elementary School's ranking?
Jonesborough Elementary School is ranked #797 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Jonesborough Elementary School?
485 students attend Jonesborough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Jonesborough Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jonesborough Elementary School?
Jonesborough Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jonesborough Elementary School offer ?
Jonesborough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jonesborough Elementary School part of?
Jonesborough Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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