Summary:
Luttrell, Tennessee, is served by a single public elementary school, Luttrell Elementary School (PK–5), which enrolls 341 students and is part of Union County Schools, a district ranked 124th out of 141 districts in Tennessee. As the only school in the city, it serves as the sole educational institution for local families, with no middle or high schools present within the city limits.
Luttrell Elementary outperforms its district in every tested subject, but lags behind Tennessee state averages. In the 2025–2026 school year, math proficiency was 25.2% (versus 20.2% in the district and 43.0% statewide), English language arts was 34.5% (versus 27.6% and 40.6%), and science was 34.3% (versus 34.2% and 46.9%). The school's biggest bright spot is 3rd grade ELA, where 45.5% of students are proficient, actually exceeding the state average of 44.9%. Fifth grade math also shows promise at 37.5% proficiency, well above the district's 23.8%. However, 4th grade ELA is a concern at 27.6%, dropping sharply from 3rd grade. Chronic absenteeism is another red flag: 21.4% of students are chronically absent, higher than both the district (16.3%) and state (18.3%).
Encouragingly, the school improved significantly year-over-year, with math rising from 19.3% to 25.2%, ELA from 29.7% to 34.5%, and science from 27.6% to 34.3%. Despite these gains, the school's state ranking moved from the 17th percentile to the 22nd percentile, still at 1 star after earning 2 stars in 2023–2024. Per-student spending is $16,604, though no comparison data is available. For parents considering this school, Luttrell Elementary offers a supportive local environment that beats its district in every subject, with particular strengths in early literacy and upper-grade math, but families should be aware of the broader achievement gaps and the absenteeism challenge that may require extra support at home.
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