Serving 960 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Fork 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 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 960 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Rocky Fork Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Rocky Fork Elementary School's student population of 960 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
960 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
Rocky Fork 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 Rocky Fork Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#817 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
18%
21%
White
46%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Rocky Fork Elementary School is ranked #817 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rocky Fork Elementary School?
960 students attend Rocky Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Rocky Fork Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Fork Elementary School?
Rocky Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Fork Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rocky Fork Elementary School part of?
Rocky Fork Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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