Summary:
The Shoals Community School Corp district has only one elementary school, Shoals Community Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has an enrollment of 314 students. The school faces several challenges, including a lack of diversity, underperforming academics, high poverty rates, budgetary constraints, and attendance issues.
Shoals Community Elementary School has a very homogeneous student population, with 97.45% of students identifying as White, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores on the ILEARN assessments are generally below state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, with only 20.59% of 3rd graders scoring proficient or better in ELA, compared to 38.6% statewide. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.1% is higher than the state average, which can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes.
With over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Shoals Community Elementary School serves a high-need population that may require additional resources and support. The school's relatively low per-student spending of $10,066 could be a contributing factor to its academic underperformance, as it may limit the school's ability to invest in effective instructional materials, professional development, and other resources. Overall, the data suggests that Shoals Community Elementary School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve student outcomes.
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