Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Keenburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). 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 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Keenburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
83%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keenburg Elementary School's ranking?
Keenburg Elementary School is ranked #915 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Keenburg Elementary School?
212 students attend Keenburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Keenburg Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keenburg Elementary School?
Keenburg Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Keenburg Elementary School offer ?
Keenburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keenburg Elementary School part of?
Keenburg Elementary School is part of Carter County School District.
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