Parsons Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Parsons, Tennessee 38363 · Decatur County
#319 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#32699 of 50,301 nationally
About Parsons Elementary
Parsons Elementary is a public elementary located in Parsons, in the Decatur County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 365 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 319th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 365.
There are 2 schools in Parsons; Parsons Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Parsons Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Parsons Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Decatur County Middle School
Parsons · Public middle · Grades 5–8
424 students · 3.9 km away
Riverside High School
Decaturville · Public high · Grades 9–12
440 students · 5.6 km away
Little Panthers Preschool
Decaturville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 6.0 km away
Decaturville Elementary
Decaturville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students · 8.0 km away
Pin Oak Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
344 students · 13 km away
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Huntsville Elementary
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
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Maynardville Elementary
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Sulphur Springs Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Parsons Elementary a good school?
Parsons Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 38.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #319 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Parsons Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Parsons Elementary ranks #319 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #32699 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Parsons Elementary?
Parsons Elementary had 365 students in 2025.
Is Parsons Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Parsons Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Parsons Elementary?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Parsons Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.