Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Defeated Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Defeated Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Defeated Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Defeated Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Defeated Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#404 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
93%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Defeated Elementary School's ranking?
Defeated Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Defeated Elementary School often compared to?
Defeated Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forks River Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Defeated Elementary School?
260 students attend Defeated Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Defeated Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Defeated Elementary School?
Defeated Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Defeated Elementary School offer ?
Defeated Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Defeated Elementary School part of?
Defeated Elementary School is part of Smith County School District.
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