Serving 967 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Fork Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Fork Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rocky Fork Elementary School's student population of 967 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Rocky Fork Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Fork Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#817 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
26%
15%
Black
17%
21%
White
42%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Rocky Fork Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Fork Elementary School is ranked #817 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rocky Fork Elementary School?
967 students attend Rocky Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Rocky Fork Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Fork Elementary School?
Rocky Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Fork Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Fork Elementary School part of?
Rocky Fork Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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