Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Everyone Soars
School Rankings
Tazewell-new Tazewell 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 Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#1025 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Hispanic
1%
16%
White
95%
57%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School's ranking?
Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School is ranked #1025 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School often compared to?
Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springdale Elementary School, Midway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School?
472 students attend Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School offer ?
Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School part of?
Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School is part of Claiborne County School District.
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