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Findlay Elementary

560 Hale ST, Sparta, TN 38583 · (931) 738-2412 · White County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL413 STUDENTS
Enrollment
413
Elementary
DISTRICT 316 · STATE 470
Student : Teacher
,
Teacher data unavailable
STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
33
Kindergarten
60
Grade 1
66
Grade 2
67
Grade 3
62
Grade 4
66
Grade 5
59
Student demographics
White
87%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
4%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 16%
Black
2%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 21%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
4%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
1%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
62.7%
TN avg 40.9% . +15.0pp since 2022
Math
77.0%
TN avg 39.3% . +12.8pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
413
-8 (-2%) vs 2017
% White
87%
was 92%
% Hispanic
4%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Findlay Elementary

Findlay Elementary, a moderately sized elementary campus in Sparta, Tennessee, run under White County, educates 413 students, covering grades pre-K through 5.

Across the 8 schools in White County (3,736 students total), Findlay Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Findlay Elementary reports that 87% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest breaks down as 4% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for White County put the typical household earns roughly $52,188 per year, about 15% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Findlay Elementary is one of 8 public schools in White County (combined enrollment of about 3,736 students).

The closest other public school is White Co Middle School, roughly 1.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count remained close to its prior level: 421 students in 2018 compared to 413 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 92% to 87%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

White County at a glance

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Population
28,160
Census ACS
Median income
$52,188
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
3,736 students

Quick facts

School name
Findlay Elementary
District
White County
Address
560 Hale ST, Sparta, TN 38583
Phone
(931) 738-2412
County
White County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
413
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
470450001797
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in White County
Other schools in Sparta
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Findlay Elementary
How large is Findlay Elementary?
Findlay Elementary enrolls approximately 413 students in grades PK-05.
Is Findlay Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Findlay Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Findlay Elementary?
At Findlay Elementary, the student body is approximately 87% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Findlay Elementary public or private?
Findlay Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by White County.
What county does Findlay Elementary serve?
Findlay Elementary serves White County in TN.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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