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Elementary· 16 schools in district

South Central Elementary

2955 Highway 107, Chuckey, TN 37641Washington County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Non-Charter
176
Students
Total enrolled
$10,975
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 24% vs nat'l
9.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 41% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 176 students in grades KG–08 in Chuckey, Tennessee.
24% below average funding
District spends $10,975 per pupil, 24% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

South Central Elementary is a small elementary in Chuckey, Tennessee, serving grades KG–08 with 176 students. The district invests $10,975 per student — 24% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at South Central Elementary

176
Total Students
9.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution92 male · 84 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Student Composition
89%
Asian1%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470438001763

Academic Outcomes at South Central Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 24th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37641

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,975Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,975
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,829
Student Support$2,085
Administration$1,317
Operations$1,646
Other$1,097
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,975 spent per student, an estimated $4,862 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
41%
State government
42.7%
Local (property tax)
41.2%
Federal programs
16.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 9.1:1 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 — $10,975/student, 24% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ridgeview Elementary SchoolBoones Creek Elementary SchoolGrandview Elementary SchoolGray Elementary School
+5 more
↓
Middle
Jonesborough Middle School
↓
High School
Daniel Boone High SchoolDavid Crockett High SchoolWashington County Adult High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWashington County →
Phone: (423)753-1135
NCES ID: 470438001763
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Chuckey 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 Washington County
High
Daniel Boone High School
1,211 students · 09–12
● 37 opp
High
David Crockett High School
1,181 students · 09–12
● 36 opp
Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
819 students · PK–08
● 37 opp
Elem
Boones Creek Elementary School
788 students · PK–08
● 37 opp
Elem
Grandview Elementary School
651 students · PK–08
● 36 opp
Other
University School
597 students · KG–12
Elem
Gray Elementary School
520 students · PK–08
● 37 opp
Elem
Jonesborough Elementary
485 students · PK–04
● 36 opp
District School Rankings
Location
2955 Highway 107, Chuckey, TN 37641
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.