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Laurel Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-6

762^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,009 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Better than 24% of Tennessee elementary schools

Summary

Laurel Elementary is a public elementary school in Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, serving 76 students in grades K-6 and part of the Johnson County School District, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in the state.

Despite increased per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Laurel Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to state and county averages in standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.3% to 20.2% in recent years. However, the school has shown strengths in serving its high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 22% of Tennessee elementary schools for this population's performance.

When compared to nearby schools like Doe Elementary, Roan Creek Elementary, and Mountain City Elementary, Laurel Elementary consistently underperforms in academic measures, while also having the highest chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes of students at Laurel Elementary.

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,274

Per pupil spending ?

89.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Gentry Creek RD
Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680

(423) 727-2685

District: Johnson County

Students who attend Laurel Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Johnson County Middle School
High:	Johnson County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.9%

Hispanic:

1.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 31st percentile in 2011 → 24th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Tennessee average (26% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2011

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg23%

Tennessee avg42%

762^nd of 1,009

Tennessee public elementary schools ?

Bottom 24%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From bottom 3% (2015) to bottom 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Johnson County

134^th of 139Johnson County among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	27.4	762 of 1009	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.1	636 of 1018	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.7	615 of 1020	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.6	399 of 1000	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	6.5	637 of 646	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	9.7	831 of 855	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	39.8	576 of 853	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.4	698 of 846	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	12.3	770 of 820	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	38.9	565 of 818	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	20.3	699 of 809	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2023	68.0	192 of 865	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	75.2	121 of 858	85.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2023	59.5	338 of 987	65.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	16.1	774 of 840	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	21.5	725 of 847	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.0	706 of 852	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	40.0	494 of 844	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)78th percentile+38 vs school

Male (2023)66th percentile+26 vs school

White (2025)8th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts39%~ state avg

Science26%-20 vs state

Mathematics13%-29 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, May 22, 2023

Absolutely the best school in the county, the staff is amazing and the kids actually want to go to school. This school does so much for the students. Close Quote

Schools Near Laurel Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)					TNReady English Language Arts (2025)					TNReady Science (2025)					TNReady Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laurel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Gentry Creek RD	Laurel Bloomery	37680	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 727-2685	76	8	9.3		74 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.4	762^nd of 1009 public elementary schools	24.5%		38.1	636^th of 1018 public elementary schools	37.5%	126		8.3	16.7	16.7	13.3	50.0	25.0	41.7	41.7	39.1	30.0	16.7	33.3	25.0	26.1			$19,274	$1,836	$16,208
Mountain City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	301 Donnelly ST	Mountain City	37683	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 727-2621	430	30	14.4		404 (94.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	41.1	595^th of 1009 public elementary schools	41.0%		66.4	268^th of 1018 public elementary schools	73.7%	327	29.8	25.6	32.8	26.0	28.8	25.5	55.8	25.9	48.0	37.6	43.1	58.1	25.9	44.0	41.6	50.0	50.0	$15,473	$1,420	$13,078
Roan Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2410 Roan Creek RD	Mountain City	37683	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 727-4964	341	29	11.8		311 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	26.8	772^nd of 1009 public elementary schools	23.5%		34.5	682^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	33.0%	90	18.4	26.7	23.7	17.4	21.6	26.3	33.3	26.3	23.9	27.5	34.2	53.3	44.7	26.1	39.5	32.6	32.6	$18,557	$1,613	$15,880
Doe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7164 Highway 67 West	Mountain City	37683	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 727-2682	224	19	11.7		213 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20.5	837^th of 1009 public elementary schools	17.0%		44.9	545^th of 1018 public elementary schools	46.5%	292	24.2	29.6	23.8	21.7	25.0	35.3	14.8	19.0	21.7	23.8	33.3	44.4	9.5	26.1	29.8	8.7	8.7	$18,288	$1,957	$15,556

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Elementary

What district is Laurel Elementary in?

Johnson County

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Elementary?

Students at Laurel Elementary are 99% White, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Laurel Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 92 students attended Laurel Elementary.

Is Laurel Elementary a good school?

Laurel Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Tennessee elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Laurel Elementary attend?

Students who attend Laurel Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Johnson County Middle School
High : Johnson County High School

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