Enrollment
389
Elementary
DISTRICT 340 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARDIN COUNTY·NCES 470168000558
Parris South Elementary
169 Lacefield DR, Savannah, TN 38372 · (731) 925-2480 · Hardin County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL389 STUDENTS
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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 | 37 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 62 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 57 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 61 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 57 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 56 | 14% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · 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 Hardin County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
43.9%
TN avg 40.9% . +8.5pp since 2022
Math
34.7%
TN avg 39.3% . +5.4pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 44 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 35 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 9 points since 2022, while math scores are up about 5 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 43.9% | 34.7% |
| 2023-24 | 34.3% | 31.5% |
| 2022-23 | 35.4% | 29.3% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Parris South Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 34.7% | #631 of 957 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 43.9% | #371 of 959 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 389 | #636 of 1,044 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.6% | #541 of 962 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.1% | #139 of 537 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
389
-21 (-5%) vs 2020
-33% since 1990-91, when it was 583
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 | 389 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 380 | 32 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 362 | 30.5 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 410 | 31 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 475 | 27 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 488 | 33 | 14.8:1 | 73% (358) |
| 2010-11 | 440 | 35 | 12.6:1 | 79% (348) |
| 2000-01 | 418 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 583 | 29 | 20.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Parris South Elementary.
About Parris South Elementary
Parris South Elementary is a small elementary school in Hardin County, located in Savannah, Tennessee. The latest federal count shows 389 students in pre-K through 5.
Enrollment across the 7 schools in Hardin County totals 3,294 students.
The large majority of students at Parris South Elementary, 81%, are White. The remaining shares are 7% multiracial, 5% Hispanic, and 5% Black. Hardin County as a whole is about 92% White, so the school's share is lower. The chance that two students picked at random at Parris South Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 33%.
Census estimates describe Hardin County this way: median household income is about $49,956, about 15% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 16% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 7 public schools in Hardin County, with a combined enrollment of about 3,294.
Hardin County Middle School is located about 0.1 miles from Parris South Elementary. Within five miles are 4 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Parris South Elementary's location as Rural: Fringe.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 5%, from 410 to 389.
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Hardin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
27,249
Census ACS
Median income
$49,956
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
3,294 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hardin County
- Hardin County High SchoolHigh · 951 students
- Hardin County Middle SchoolMiddle · 643 students
- Northside ElementaryElementary · 483 students
- East Hardin ElementaryElementary · 400 students
- Pickwick Southside SchoolElementary · 223 students
- West Hardin ElementaryElementary · 205 students
Other schools in Savannah
- Hardin County High SchoolHigh · 951 students
- Hardin County Middle SchoolMiddle · 643 students
- Northside ElementaryElementary · 483 students
- East Hardin ElementaryElementary · 400 students
Nearby schools
- Hardin County Middle School0.1 mi · 643
- Hardin County High School0.5 mi · 951
- East Hardin Elementary1.0 mi · 400
- Northside Elementary2.1 mi · 483
- West Hardin Elementary6.1 mi · 205
- Adamsville Elementary8.0 mi · 710
Frequently asked questions
About Parris South ElementaryHow many students attend Parris South Elementary?
Parris South Elementary enrolls approximately 389 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Parris South Elementary serve?
Parris South Elementary serves grades PK-05.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Parris South Elementary?
At Parris South Elementary, the student body is approximately 81% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Parris South Elementary public or private?
Parris South Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hardin County.
Where is Parris South Elementary located?
Parris South Elementary is located at 169 Lacefield DR, Savannah, TN 38372.
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