Rocky Fork Elementary School (2026 List)

About Rocky Fork Elementary School

Rocky Fork Elementary has an estimated enrollment of about 967 students in grades PK–5. Based on approximately 58 full-time teachers, the student – teacher ratio is about 16.7. In state tests, about 32% of students are reading at a proficient level, and about 42% of students are math proficient, evidence of the school's continued improvements. The demographic breakdown of the student body is roughly 42% White, 26% Hispanic, 17% Black, and 9% Asian/other. The median housing cost in the area is about $383,500 in the Smyrna zone, reflecting the community context. As one of the few community-driven schools in the area, the school has a diverse staff who works with families desiring a strong civic framework as one of the high-quality schools in elementary education in Tennessee.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%

Reading 32%

State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 32% in Reading.

58

Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

967

Total Students

$58808

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 46%

Asian 11%

Hispanic 19%

Black 18%

Two+ Races 6%

Native Am. 0%

White

46%

Asian

11%

Hispanic

19%

Black

18%

Two+ Races

6%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 967

49%

474 Female

51%

493 Male

Student Population

967 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

441 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Rocky Fork Elementary School Contact Information

Address

200 THUNDERSTORM LN, SMYRNA, TN 37167

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Phone

(615) 904-3790

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Website

https://www.rcschools.net/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30AM - 2:30PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Rutherford County Schools district encourages nominations for the "RCS Strong Outstanding Staff Awards" to recognize exceptional employees throughout the county.

FAQ

Q1. What is the learning philosophy at Rocky Fork Elementary School?

Ans: The philosophy of learning promotes growth mindset specifically. This inspires children to learn through perseverance, curiosity and grit.

Q2. What supports does Rocky Fork Elementary offer for English Language Learners?

Ans: The school employs ELL specialists, and offers small group support sessions, and bilingual communications materials for families.

Q3. What types of facilities does Rocky Fork Elementary have?

Ans: The school has a media center, gymnasium and modern classrooms with tech for learning inside a classroom.

Q4. How does Rocky Fork Elementary promote cultural diversity?

Ans: There are multicultural events and build in classroom celebrations for students their backgrounds and contributions to the classroom.

Q5. What partnerships support children’s education at Rocky Fork Elementary?

Ans: The school partners with local businesses, as well as and the programs through Rutherford County, to enhance children's learning experiences.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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