Enrollment
365
Elementary
DISTRICT 298 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DECATUR COUNTY·NCES 470096000317
Parsons Elementary
182 West 4th ST, Parsons, TN 38363 · (731) 847-7317 · Decatur County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL365 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools
- B-Test 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
Student : Teacher
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STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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STATE -0%
Community
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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 | 41 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 74 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 59 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 56 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 66 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 69 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (74) is 7% larger than its 4th grade class (69).
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · 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 Decatur County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
34.6%
TN avg 40.9% . -1.4pp since 2022
Math
32.3%
TN avg 39.3% . -4.8pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 35 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 32 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are down about 1 points since 2022, while math scores are down about 5 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34.6% | 32.3% |
| 2023-24 | 43.4% | 40.4% |
| 2022-23 | 36.0% | 37.1% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Parsons Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 32.3% | #676 of 957 ▼ 210 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 34.6% | #592 of 959 ▼ 257 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 365 | #678 of 1,044 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.1% | #675 of 962 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.1% | #334 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. 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
365
+13 (+4%) vs 2020
+10% since 1990-91, when it was 333
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 | 365 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 363 | 28.3 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 376 | 26.3 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 352 | 27 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 397 | 26 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 411 | 30 | 13.7:1 | 69% (282) |
| 2010-11 | 468 | 35 | 13.4:1 | 66% (310) |
| 2000-01 | 443 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 333 | 20 | 16.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Parsons Elementary.
About Parsons Elementary
Parsons Elementary is a small elementary school in Parsons, Tennessee, (ZIP code 38363). The school covers pre-K through 4 and reported 365 students in 2024-25. The school is 22% below the average for elementary schools in Tennessee.
Parsons Elementary is run by Decatur County, whose 5 schools enroll 1,492 students.
A large majority of enrollment at Parsons Elementary is White, at 87%. Other reported shares: 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian, and 2% multiracial. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 24%.
On the allk12 Grade, Parsons Elementary lands at B-, ahead of 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
In Decatur County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $45,375, about 14% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 17%. The county has 6 public schools and about 1,492 students.
Parsons Elementary is about 2.4 miles from Decatur County Middle School, its nearest public school. Around the school, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
The NCES locale for Parsons Elementary is Rural: Remote, which covers schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
From 352 students in 2020-21, enrollment rose to 365 by 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about Parsons Elementary, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Decatur County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,579
Census ACS
Median income
$45,375
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,492 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Decatur County
- Riverside High SchoolHigh · 440 students
- Decatur County Middle SchoolMiddle · 424 students
- Decaturville ElementaryElementary · 230 students
- Decatur County Virtual AcademyCombined · 33 students
- Little Panthers PreschoolElementary
Other schools in Parsons
- Decatur County Middle SchoolMiddle · 424 students
- Decatur County Virtual AcademyCombined · 33 students
Other Parsons Elementary schools
5 other US public schools in 6 states are named Parsons Elementary. Parsons Elementary is the 5th largest of the 6.
- Parsons Elementary SchoolSuwanee, GA · 882 students
- Parsons Elementary SchoolDecatur, IL · 505 students
- Parsons Elementary SchoolROCKWOOD, MI · 418 students
- Parsons Elementary SchoolLUBBOCK, TX · 387 students
- Parsons Elementary SchoolColumbus, OH · 365 students
Nearby schools
- Decatur County Middle School2.4 mi · 424
- Decatur County Virtual Academy2.4 mi · 33
- Riverside High School3.4 mi · 440
- Decaturville Elementary4.9 mi · 230
- Pin Oak Elementary8.2 mi · 344
- Scotts Hill Elementary11.2 mi · 398
Frequently asked questions
About Parsons ElementaryHow many students attend Parsons Elementary?
Parsons Elementary enrolls approximately 365 students in grades PK-04.
What age range does Parsons Elementary serve?
Parsons Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 04.
What is the student diversity at Parsons Elementary?
Student demographics at Parsons Elementary are roughly 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Parsons Elementary in?
Parsons Elementary is part of Decatur County.
Where is Parsons Elementary located?
Parsons Elementary is located at 182 West 4th ST, Parsons, TN 38363.
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