Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jellico 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jellico Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jellico Elementary School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Jellico Elementary School is to provide students with the learned skills necessary for advancing into areas of higher learning in order to achieve proficiency and function successfully in the world today.
School Mascot
Blue Devils
School Rankings
Jellico Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jellico Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1304 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
98%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devils
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jellico Elementary School's ranking?
Jellico Elementary School is ranked #1304 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jellico Elementary School often compared to?
Jellico Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wynn Habersham Elementary School, White Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Jellico Elementary School?
271 students attend Jellico Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Jellico Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jellico Elementary School?
Jellico Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jellico Elementary School offer ?
Jellico Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jellico Elementary School part of?
Jellico Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District.
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