Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Pigeon Forge Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pigeon Forge Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pigeon Forge Primary's student population of 532 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
38 teachers
School Motto
Learners Today Leaders Tomorrow
School Rankings
Pigeon Forge Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pigeon Forge Primary is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
50%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
43%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pigeon Forge Primary's ranking?
Pigeon Forge Primary is ranked #1132 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Pigeon Forge Primary often compared to?
Pigeon Forge Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Sevierville Primary, Pi Beta Phi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Pigeon Forge Primary?
532 students attend Pigeon Forge Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pigeon Forge Primary students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Pigeon Forge Primary offer ?
Pigeon Forge Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pigeon Forge Primary part of?
Pigeon Forge Primary is part of Sevier County School District.
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