Serving 1,047 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Karns 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 is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,047 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Karns Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Karns Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Karns Elementary School?
1,047 students attend Karns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Karns Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Karns Elementary School?
Karns Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Karns Elementary School offer ?
Karns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Karns Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,047 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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