New Market Elementary

New Market Elementary is a primary school of modestly sized scale in New Market, Tennessee, overseen by Jefferson County, enrolling 272 students in grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 470 students per school, that is 42% leaner than typical.

Jefferson County comprises 13 schools with combined enrollment of 6,937 students; New Market Elementary is among them.

Demographically, New Market Elementary records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (89%); the rest reads as 8% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Jefferson County as a whole.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Jefferson County) reports that median household income runs about $66,114, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. New Market Elementary is one of 14 public schools in Jefferson County (combined enrollment of about 6,937 students).

The closest other public school is Jefferson Middle School, roughly 4.5 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at New Market Elementary has ticked down 19%, going from 334 students in 2018 to 272 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.