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Maynardville Elementary

615 Main ST, Maynardville, TN 37807Union County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
363
Students
Total enrolled
$5,977
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 58% vs nat'l
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 363 students in grades PK–05 in Maynardville, Tennessee.
58% below average funding
District spends $5,977 per pupil, 58% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Maynardville Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Maynardville, Tennessee, serving grades PK–05 with 363 students. The district invests $5,977 per student — 58% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Maynardville Elementary

363
Total Students
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
29
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 Distribution190 male · 173 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Student Composition
95%
White95%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470429001734

Academic Outcomes at Maynardville Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 14th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37807

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$5,977Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$5,977
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$2,630
Student Support$1,136
Administration$717
Operations$897
Other$598
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $5,977 spent per student, an estimated $2,648 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
18%
State government
56.5%
Local (property tax)
17.6%
Federal programs
25.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $5,977/student, 58% less than the national average
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Tennessee Virtual AcademyPaulette Elementary SchoolLuttrell ElementaryBig Ridge Elementary
+2 more
↓
Middle
H Maynard Middle School
↓
High School
Union County High SchoolUnion County Alternative Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyUnion County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictUnion County →
Phone: (865)992-8391
NCES ID: 470429001734
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Maynardville 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 Union County
Elem
Tennessee Virtual Academy
2,168 students · KG–06
High
Union County High School
819 students · 09–12
● 37 opp
Mid
H Maynard Middle School
656 students · 06–08
● 37 opp
Elem
Paulette Elementary School
374 students · PK–05
● 37 opp
Elem
Luttrell Elementary
295 students · PK–05
Elem
Big Ridge Elementary
176 students · PK–05
● 37 opp
Elem
Sharps Chapel Elementary
125 students · PK–05
● 40 opp
High
Union County Alternative Center
24 students · 06–12
● 37 opp
District School Rankings
Location
615 Main ST, Maynardville, TN 37807
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.