Fort Craig Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
98%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Fort Craig Elementary School?
281 students attend Fort Craig Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fort Craig Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Craig Elementary School?
Fort Craig Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fort Craig Elementary School offer ?
Fort Craig Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Craig Elementary School part of?
Fort Craig Elementary School is part of Maryville School District.
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