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Indian Springs Elementary School

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Indian Springs Elementary School ranks 288 th of 1019 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

288^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,019 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Tennessee elementary schools

Summary

Indian Springs Elementary School is a mid-sized public school in Kingsport, TN, serving 312 students in grades PK-5 within Sullivan County Schools. It currently ranks 288th out of 1,019 Tennessee elementary schools — the 72nd percentile, earning a 4-star rating — which places it firmly above its district’s overall 55th-percentile ranking.

Indian Springs outperforms both its district and the state in all three tested subjects. For 2025-2026, math proficiency is 48.9% (vs. 43.0% statewide), English language arts is 53.4% (vs. 40.6% statewide), and science is 55.7% (vs. 46.9% statewide). Science is a particular strength, with consistently strong results over multiple years. The school’s most striking advantage, though, is attendance: its chronic absenteeism rate is just 8.3%, less than half the district and state averages and the lowest among nearby schools. By comparison, Rock Springs Elementary School has a rate of 11.0%, Holston Elementary School 12.8%, and Ketron Elementary School 20.9%. This strong attendance culture likely helps explain why Indian Springs outpaces its district and competes well with higher-ranked Kingsport City Schools options.

Indian Springs also stands out for serving economically disadvantaged students exceptionally well, ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide for that group in 2024-2025. Its support for special education students is above average, and male students have shown consistent strength. Grade-level data shows 4th grade is a standout year, while early math and 5th-grade literacy may need extra attention. In the Sullivan County area, only Miller Perry Elementary School and Rock Springs rank higher overall; Indian Springs sits above Central Heights Elementary School, Holston, and Ketron, and also ranks above several city schools, including John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Andrew Jackson Elementary School. Overall, Indian Springs offers a dependable combination of solid academics, low absenteeism, and meaningful success with students who face economic challenges.

312

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,317

Per pupil spending ?

37%

Free/discounted lunch ?

333 Hill Road
Kingsport, TN 37664

(423) 354-1685

District: Sullivan County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

1.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 76th percentile in 2015 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Tennessee average (53% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Above the Tennessee median (72nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg41%

Tennessee avg43%

288^th of 1,019

Tennessee public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 18 pts since 2017

From top 46% (2017) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 10Elementary Schools in the Sullivan County Schools

63^rd of 141Sullivan County Schools 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	67.1	288 of 1019	71.7%	★★★★☆
2025	69.4	244 of 1009	75.8%	★★★★☆
2024	61.5	329 of 1018	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.9	282 of 1020	72.4%	★★★★☆
2022	63.2	298 of 1000	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	50.0	435 of 983	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.3	391 of 985	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.6	278 of 997	72.1%	★★★★☆
2017	50.6	297 of 646	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	72.8	208 of 855	75.7%	★★★★☆
2014	65.9	245 of 853	71.3%	★★★★☆
2013	79.4	137 of 846	83.8%	★★★★☆
2012	69.4	254 of 820	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	52.2	430 of 818	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	78.2	167 of 809	79.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	65.5	267 of 986	72.9%	★★★★☆
2024	52.2	421 of 990	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.2	341 of 989	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.4	366 of 975	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.2	338 of 945	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.0	335 of 926	63.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	61.3	252 of 823	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	81.3	68 of 843	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	44.1	473 of 853	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.2	597 of 865	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.1	440 of 858	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.6	614 of 823	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.1	552 of 821	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.7	314 of 877	64.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	68.7	238 of 984	75.8%	★★★★☆
2024	66.3	258 of 991	74.0%	★★★★☆
2023	68.2	244 of 987	75.3%	★★★★☆
2022	65.1	254 of 980	74.1%	★★★★☆
2021	41.6	506 of 941	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.2	512 of 916	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	48.4	249 of 641	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.3	173 of 618	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	50.3	216 of 582	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.6	108 of 447	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	36.5	233 of 369	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	70.6	67 of 395	83.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	55.8	331 of 849	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.9	313 of 840	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.3	360 of 847	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.5	374 of 852	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.9	349 of 844	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.3	510 of 844	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.6	468 of 812	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.7	309 of 841	63.3%	★★★☆☆

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)

Male (2025)76th percentile~ school

Female (2025)73rd percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)69th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)61st percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)61st percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Science56%+9 vs state

English Language Arts53%+13 vs state

Mathematics49%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)				TNReady English Language Arts (2026)				TNReady Science (2026)				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 (2020)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th 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 All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Indian Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	333 Hill Road	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Sullivan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1685	351	22	15.9	37.0%	330 (94.0%)	4 (1.1%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	67.1	288^th of 1019 public elementary schools	71.7%		69.4	244^th of 1009 public elementary schools	75.8%	44	39.6	54.1	51.6	48.9	54.7	62.3	43.5	53.4	58.5	57.4	51.6	55.7	$14,317	$825	$12,593
Holston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2348 Hwy 75	Blountville	37617	Sullivan County	Sullivan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1550	625	38	16.4	54.2%	595 (95.2%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	13 (2.1%)	60.3	364^th of 1019 public elementary schools	64.3%		52	462^nd of 1009 public elementary schools	54.2%	98	31.6	55.3	59.6	48.6	43.2	47.9	43.2	44.8	52.6	62.8	47.2	54.3	$13,937	$1,576	$11,559
Central Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	158 Central Heights Road	Blountville	37617	Sullivan County	Sullivan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1575	235	19	12.3		223 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	63	329^th of 1019 public elementary schools	67.7%		71.8	225^th of 1009 public elementary schools	77.7%	104	44.1	76.5	61.1	60.6	58.8	58.8	38.9	51.9	41.2	52.9	33.3	42.3	$14,828	$972	$12,913
Ketron Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 Bloomington PIKE	Kingsport	37660	Sullivan County	Sullivan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1715	528	37	14.2		488 (92.4%)	21 (4.0%)	14 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	48.1	515^th of 1019 public elementary schools	49.5%		36.9	650^th of 1009 public elementary schools	35.6%	135	39.5	51.2	42.9	44.6	35.8	47.6	24.6	36.6	55.6	47.6	40.0	48.1	$14,804	$1,279	$12,588
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2216 Westmoreland Avenue	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Kingsport City Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 378-2270	507	35	14.4	43.2%	387 (76.3%)	17 (3.4%)	30 (5.9%)	14 (2.8%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.9%)	87.1	108^th of 1019 public elementary schools	89.4%		87.4	104^th of 1009 public elementary schools	89.7%	4	68.1	69.5	66.0	67.7	63.0	72.0	55.3	63.1	66.7	68.3	63.8	66.1	$13,304	$609	$11,947
Andrew Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Ormond Drive	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Kingsport City Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 378-2300	545	38	14.5		436 (80.0%)	10 (1.8%)	33 (6.1%)	9 (1.7%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.3%)	88.1	102^nd of 1019 public elementary schools	90.0%		86.8	110^th of 1009 public elementary schools	89.1%	8	53.2	79.7	65.3	66.0	63.3	73.4	77.5	71.9	54.4	72.2	71.3	66.4	$13,314	$915	$11,745
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Summer Street	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Kingsport City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 378-2360	417	30	13.9		280 (67.1%)	33 (7.9%)	37 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (14.9%)	68.8	267^th of 1019 public elementary schools	73.8%		57.9	381^st of 1009 public elementary schools	62.2%	114	49.3	46.3	73.8	55.7	54.8	58.2	51.6	55.0	46.6	50.7	59.0	51.7	$15,585	$1,495	$13,193
Rock Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1238 Moreland Drive	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Sullivan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1380	388	27	14.3	51.7%	369 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	74.3	200^th of 1019 public elementary schools	80.4%		79.2	162^nd of 1009 public elementary schools	83.9%	38	50.0	64.1	67.2	59.8	55.4	64.1	51.6	57.0	48.6	57.8	54.1	53.3	$13,430	$985	$11,711
Miller Perry Elementary School	Public	K-5	904 Fordtown Road	Kingsport	37663	Sullivan County	Sullivan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1760	265	18	14.7	43.1%	247 (93.2%)	6 (2.3%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	82.4	139^th of 1019 public elementary schools	86.4%		84.8	126^th of 1009 public elementary schools	87.5%	13	45.2	67.7	73.5	60.7	65.9	67.7	67.6	67.0	54.8	74.2	55.9	60.7	$15,875	$858	$13,929
Andrew Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Jackson Street	Kingsport	37660	Sullivan County	Kingsport City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 378-2250	432	34	12.8		284 (65.7%)	42 (9.7%)	43 (10.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (13.2%)	23.5	819^th of 1019 public elementary schools	19.6%		34.1	690^th of 1009 public elementary schools	31.6%	129	13.6	46.4	26.7	29.6	28.8	36.2	20.5	28.4	39.0	31.9	21.3	30.0	$15,344	$1,724	$12,642

Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Springs Elementary School

What district is Indian Springs Elementary School in?

Sullivan County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Indian Springs Elementary School?

Students at Indian Springs Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Indian Springs Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 312 students attended Indian Springs Elementary School.

Is Indian Springs Elementary School a good school?

Indian Springs Elementary School ranks 288^th of 1019 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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