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Andersonville Elementary

1951 Mountain RD, Andersonville, TN 37705Anderson County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
325
Students
Total enrolled
$13,496
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 12% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 325 students in grades PK–05 in Andersonville, Tennessee.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,496 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Andersonville Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Andersonville, Tennessee, serving grades PK–05 with 325 students. The district invests $13,496 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Andersonville Elementary

325
Total Students
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution154 male · 171 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Student Composition
92%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470009000004

Academic Outcomes at Andersonville Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 28th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37705

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,496Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,496
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,938
Student Support$2,564
Administration$1,619
Operations$2,024
Other$1,350
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,496 spent per student, an estimated $5,979 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
38%
State government
40.3%
Local (property tax)
38.3%
Federal programs
21.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Claxton ElementaryLake City ElementaryGrand Oaks ElementaryFairview Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
Clinton Middle SchoolNorris Middle SchoolLake City Middle SchoolNorwood Middle School
↓
High School
Clinton High SchoolAnderson County High SchoolAnderson County Career Technical Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyAnderson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAnderson County →
Phone: (865)494-7695
NCES ID: 470009000004
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Andersonville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Anderson County
High
Clinton High School
1,126 students · 09–12
● 36 opp
High
Anderson County High School
1,036 students · 09–12
● 36 opp
Mid
Clinton Middle School
609 students · 06–08
● 36 opp
Elem
Claxton Elementary
502 students · PK–05
Mid
Norris Middle School
489 students · 06–08
● 40 opp
Elem
Lake City Elementary
403 students · PK–05
● 38 opp
Elem
Grand Oaks Elementary
330 students · PK–05
● 36 opp
Elem
Fairview Elementary
281 students · PK–05
● 43 opp
District School Rankings
Location
1951 Mountain RD, Andersonville, TN 37705
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.