Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Pittsburg 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 is 34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Pittsburg Elementary School's student population of 531 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
South Pittsburg Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Pittsburg Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#760 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
14%
21%
White
73%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Pittsburg Elementary School's ranking?
South Pittsburg Elementary School is ranked #760 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Pittsburg Elementary School often compared to?
South Pittsburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jasper Elementary School, Richard Hardy Memorial School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend South Pittsburg Elementary School?
531 students attend South Pittsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of South Pittsburg Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Pittsburg Elementary School?
South Pittsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Pittsburg Elementary School offer ?
South Pittsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Pittsburg Elementary School part of?
South Pittsburg Elementary School is part of Marion County School District.
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