Joppa Elementary School
Grades: PK-6
Students: 413
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 12:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 824:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
4745 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5721
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
6/10
5/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness4/10
Read what parents are saying about Joppa Elementary School
My kids went to this school for 3 years. I cannot tell you how awful it is. Unlike any school I have every seen. The principal won’t allow a PTA or PTO. She runs the school on her terms. Truly an uneducated school!
Posted by a parent on 8/27/2025Most of the teachers are friendly. The higher ups, including at least one principal and the superintendent seem to like to flex their power, even if that means discriminating. They also gave the school photo business to some inferior local company who charges the same price as Lifetouch, for garbage
Posted by a parent on 4/28/2019Communication between parents and teachers is terrible. They need to have the option to at least email the teachers. Teachers should be respectful of new students not being used to the routines set by the school. My son has basically been "thrown to the wolves" when it comes to school.
Posted by a parent on 8/17/2017My daughter has attended Joppa 2 years now and we absolutely love it!! Mrs.Becky is a fantastic Kindergarten teacher and Mrs. Bailey has been a great 1st grade teacher. The prinicpal and staff are great and you can tell they all genuinely care for the students. I love the small school atmosphere and
Posted by a parent on 11/7/2015Joppa is a great school the employees and parents really care about all the kids here and their families.
Posted by a parent on 4/29/2014