Enrollment
345
Elementary
DISTRICT 298 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JACKSON COUNTY·NCES 470207000665
Gainesboro Elementary
611 Main ST, Gainesboro, TN 38562 · (931) 268-9775 · Jackson County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL345 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 64% of Tennessee public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Tennessee public elementary schools
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STATE 19.7:1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 39 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 85 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 65 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 69 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 87 | 25% |
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Jackson County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
46.5%
TN avg 40.9% . +9.7pp since 2022
Math
54.7%
TN avg 39.3% . +11.3pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 47 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 55 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 10 points since 2022, while math scores are up about 11 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 46.5% | 54.7% |
| 2023-24 | 40.0% | 58.5% |
| 2022-23 | 36.8% | 43.4% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Gainesboro Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 54.7% | #238 of 957 ▼ 74 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 46.5% | #310 of 959 ▲ 111 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 345 | #717 of 1,044 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.8% | #840 of 962 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.4% | #298 of 348 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
345
+11 (+3%) vs 2020
-29% since 1990-91, when it was 489
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 345 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 331 | 24 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 341 | 23.3 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 334 | 23 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 337 | 25.4 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 356 | 26 | 13.7:1 | 78% (277) |
| 2010-11 | 378 | 28 | 13.5:1 | 78% (294) |
| 2000-01 | 546 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 489 | 29 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gainesboro Elementary.
About Gainesboro Elementary
Gainesboro Elementary is a low-enrollment elementary school serving families in Gainesboro, Tennessee. Its grade span covers pre-K through 3, with 345 students on the rolls. Across elementary schools in Tennessee, the average enrollment is about 470.
The 4 schools in Jackson County enroll 1,389 students altogether, Gainesboro Elementary among them.
Roughly 93% of students at Gainesboro Elementary are White. Other groups make up 4% Hispanic. Jackson County residents are about 93% White, a similar share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 14%.
Among Tennessee public elementary schools, Gainesboro Elementary outscored 64%, which works out to a B on the allk12 Grade.
Census data for Jackson County show median household income comes to about $47,951, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 15%, and about 16% of people live in poverty. There are 4 public schools in the county, enrolling about 1,389, Gainesboro Elementary among them.
Among nearby public schools, Jackson County High School is closest at about 2.6 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Over 4 years, enrollment increased by 11 students, from 334 to 345.
This page is set up for the Gainesboro Elementary community to discuss open houses, carpools, and field trips. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,029
Census ACS
Median income
$47,951
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,389 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Jackson County
- Jackson County Middle SchoolMiddle · 411 students
- Jackson County High SchoolHigh · 383 students
- Dodson Branch ElementaryElementary · 250 students
Other schools in Gainesboro
- Jackson County Middle SchoolMiddle · 411 students
- Jackson County High SchoolHigh · 383 students
Other Gainesboro Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Gainesboro Elementary. Gainesboro Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Gainesboro ElementaryWinchester, VA · 483 students
Nearby schools
- Jackson County High School2.6 mi · 383
- Jackson County Middle School2.7 mi · 411
- Dodson Branch Elementary7.8 mi · 250
- Upperman High School12.6 mi · 899
- Upperman Middle School12.6 mi · 851
- Hilham Elementary13.2 mi · 300
Frequently asked questions
About Gainesboro ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Gainesboro Elementary?
Gainesboro Elementary enrolls approximately 345 students in grades PK-03.
What grades does Gainesboro Elementary serve?
Gainesboro Elementary serves grades PK-03.
What is the student diversity at Gainesboro Elementary?
Student demographics at Gainesboro Elementary are roughly 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is Gainesboro Elementary public or private?
Gainesboro Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Jackson County.
Where is Gainesboro Elementary located?
Gainesboro Elementary is located at 611 Main ST, Gainesboro, TN 38562.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.