Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
34 teachers
School Rankings
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
22%
16%
Black
7%
20%
White
59%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School?
481 students attend Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School offer ?
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School part of?
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School is part of Cleveland School District.
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