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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
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
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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
35987%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
164%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 16%
Black
92%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 21%
Asian
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
184%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
51%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21051%
Female
20349%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Findlay ElementaryWhite Co Middle SchoolWhite County High School
Based on grade levels within White County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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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

What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 63 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 77 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 15 points since 2022, while math scores are up about 13 points.

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%.

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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.
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