Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Adams Elementary School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
John Adams Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#95 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams Elementary School's ranking?
John Adams Elementary School is ranked #95 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are John Adams Elementary School often compared to?
John Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Johnson Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend John Adams Elementary School?
466 students attend John Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of John Adams Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Adams Elementary School?
John Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Adams Elementary School offer ?
John Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Adams Elementary School part of?
John Adams Elementary School is part of Kingsport School District.
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