Best Public Schools in Pelham, TN

Pelham, Tennessee is home to a single school, Pelham Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 with an enrollment of 180 students. While the school's student-teacher ratio of 12.7 to 1 is favorable, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the Grundy County and Tennessee state averages across subjects and grade levels.

Pelham Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% is relatively high, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. The school's math proficiency rates range from 27.8% to 54.5%, while its ELA proficiency rates range from 20% to 36.4%, all below state averages. However, the school's performance in science and social studies is stronger, with some grade levels exceeding state averages.

With a SchoolDigger ranking of 561 out of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools and a 2-3 star rating, Pelham Elementary is not considered a top-performing institution in the state. Despite the school's relatively high spending of $14,190 per student, the academic outcomes do not seem to be commensurate with the investment, suggesting the need for a closer examination of how the funds are being allocated and utilized to support student learning and achievement.