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Sulphur Springs Elementary School

1518 Gray Station/sulphur Spri
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sulphur Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sulphur Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sulphur Springs Elementary School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
375 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#532 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sulphur Springs Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sulphur Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sulphur Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sulphur Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sulphur Springs Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sulphur Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sulphur Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
97%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sulphur Springs Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sulphur Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sulphur Springs Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Sulphur Springs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sulphur Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sulphur Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sulphur Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Sulphur Springs Elementary School is ranked #532 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sulphur Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Sulphur Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeview Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School, Fall Branch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sulphur Springs Elementary School?
375 students attend Sulphur Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sulphur Springs Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sulphur Springs Elementary School?
Sulphur Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sulphur Springs Elementary School offer ?
Sulphur Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sulphur Springs Elementary School part of?
Sulphur Springs Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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