The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in Science. The lowest is 46% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Indian Springs Elementary
Indian Springs Elementary is a regular public school in Kingsport, Tennessee, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade within Sullivan County. The school is located in a city with a planned layout that separates industrial, commercial, and residential areas, anchored by a historic downtown and the headquarters of a major chemical company. The broader Kingsport area is described as having a low cost of living and has been recognized regionally for affordability.
The student body is predominantly white, with very small shares of Hispanic, black, and multiracial students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor were counts of students receiving special education services or English language support. A family evaluating the school may want to ask the district for this information directly.
On the Tennessee state assessments for grades three through five, about half of students met the proficient threshold in math and English language arts. In science, a majority of students scored proficient or above. Nearly all students participated in the assessments, so the results represent almost the entire tested population. Social studies data on file is from an older assessment cycle and carries flags for changes in the test, so it is not directly comparable to current results. Overall, the school’s combined proficiency across tested subjects falls below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Sullivan County. This is a meaningful point for a family to investigate further with the school or district leadership.
Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to examine. Data on chronic absenteeism was also not provided. These are typical gaps for an elementary school, as those metrics apply to upper grades.
Indian Springs is part of Sullivan County, which implemented a four-day school week beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The district cited difficulty in recruiting and retaining teachers and budget pressures as reasons for the change, according to publicly reported information. This schedule shift has direct implications for after-school care, instructional time, and family routines. Any family considering the school should understand how the four-day week works in practice, including which days are off and what supplemental programs the district offers.
The school’s enrollment is moderate for an elementary school serving its grade span. No data was available on course offerings beyond the core tested subjects, staffing ratios, class sizes, or discipline patterns. Programs such as art, music, physical education, or gifted services are not described in the data we reviewed. A parent interested in enrichment or specialized support would need to inquire with the school.
Housing in the area shows home values that are broadly in line with national norms, while rents have increased at a faster pace. The broader Kingsport economy includes major employers in chemicals, healthcare, and education, as well as industrial facilities. The city offers a downtown area with seasonal events, a state park, an aquatic center, and a small bus transit system. Indian Springs is part of Sullivan County Schools, not the Kingsport City Schools system, so its attendance zone covers a portion of the city and surrounding county area.
Indian Springs Elementary offers a foundational education in a district undergoing a significant scheduling change, with academic results that are mixed relative to other Sullivan County districts. The school’s relatively strong science performance and the area’s affordable housing may be attractive to some families, while the below-midpoint overall proficiency and the four-day week are factors that merit close consideration.
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