West Elementary

Summary:

West Elementary is a public elementary school in Morristown, Tennessee, serving 432 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hamblen County School District, which is ranked 58 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator for West Elementary is its racial diversity, with a student population that is 41.67% White, 4.86% African American, 37.96% Hispanic, and 13.19% two or more races. This diversity is higher than many of the nearby schools, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students. However, West Elementary's academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally lower than the surrounding schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (43.9%), English Language Arts (33.6%), and Science (35.4%) were below the Hamblen County and Tennessee state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with African American students performing better than Hispanic students.

West Elementary's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1 to 3 stars out of 5. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 581 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools and received a 2-star rating. This is lower than nearby schools like Alpha Elementary, Russellville Elementary, and Lincoln Heights Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. The declining performance at West Elementary, along with the potential impact of socioeconomic factors, suggest that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and additional resources to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 235 W Converse
       Morristown, TN  37814


(423) 586-1263

District: Hamblen County

SchoolDigger Rank:
586th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend West Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Heights Middle School
High:    Morristown West High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.7%
Hispanic:
38.0%
Two or more races:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.2% Help


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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.1. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Elementary 586th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See West Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hamblen County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamblen County 58th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 19.98 703rd 809 13.1%
2011 45.42 491st 818 40.0%
2012 27.19 675th 820 17.7%
2013 40.01 662nd 846 21.7%
2014 42.17 545th 853 36.1%
2015 35.30 642nd 855 24.9%
2018 13.86 908th 997 8.9%
2019 28.99 723rd 985 26.6%
2021 45.90 488th 983 50.4%
2022 42.17 551st 1000 44.9%
2023 48.28 493rd 1020 51.7%
2024 42.10 586th 1018 42.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.24 40th 101 60.4%
2022 47.70 65th 165 60.6%
2023 37.82 105th 164 36.0%
2024 34.80 122nd 178 31.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.74 328th 395 17.0%
2021 39.63 201st 369 45.5%
2022 29.10 326th 447 27.1%
2023 63.30 106th 528 79.9%
2024 65.03 125th 582 78.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.85 825th 877 5.9%
2019 38.79 525th 821 36.1%
2021 51.09 340th 823 58.7%
2022 54.27 333rd 858 61.2%
2023 54.39 338th 865 60.9%
2024 51.37 376th 853 55.9%
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Rank History for Female students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.52 709th 926 23.4%
2021 44.56 492nd 945 47.9%
2022 43.67 521st 975 46.6%
2023 46.15 509th 989 48.5%
2024 34.90 659th 990 33.4%
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Rank History for Male students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.26 688th 916 24.9%
2021 44.40 469th 941 50.2%
2022 38.36 586th 980 40.2%
2023 48.24 473rd 987 52.1%
2024 48.98 484th 991 51.2%
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Rank History for African American students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.27 369th 450 18.0%
2019 29.00 286th 404 29.2%
2022 59.45 142nd 483 70.6%
2023 75.46 89th 500 82.2%
2024 61.73 151st 498 69.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.25 308th 319 3.4%
2019 40.04 138th 250 44.8%
2021 62.87 81st 324 75.0%
2022 49.16 154th 363 57.6%
2023 57.27 139th 387 64.1%
2024 39.83 257th 415 38.1%
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Rank History for White students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.25 786th 841 6.5%
2019 22.01 697th 812 14.2%
2021 45.84 416th 844 50.7%
2022 36.32 545th 844 35.4%
2023 44.73 446th 852 47.7%
2024 38.63 520th 847 38.6%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Open Quote This is an excellent school!
The teachers and administration go to great lengths to ensure the students educational experience. I would not want my children to go anywhere else. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 280 107 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 388
1989 261 106 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 368
1990 248 109 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1991 281 89 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1992 316 100 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1993 347 87 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 310 85 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1995 271 94 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1996 271 94 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1997 284 107 8 20 1 n/a n/a 3 423
1998 386 23 2 8 1 n/a n/a -3 417
1999 260 122 8 22 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 412 412
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 417 417
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 389 389
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 389 389
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 398 398
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 400 400
2006 238 62 7 92 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2007 234 57 7 91 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2008 211 58 7 110 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 219 71 6 136 5 n/a n/a 0 437
2010 200 54 3 137 20 n/a n/a 0 414
2011 195 24 4 184 3 3 46 0 459
2012 187 28 2 187 0 4 52 0 460
2013 183 28 1 201 0 3 53 0 469
2014 197 35 2 206 0 2 40 0 482
2015 207 45 1 195 1 1 34 0 484
2016 189 45 1 192 2 1 28 0 458
2017 171 47 0 193 2 0 26 0 439
2018 191 51 1 208 3 3 42 0 499
2019 175 43 3 203 1 2 38 0 465
2020 178 41 6 221 2 1 36 0 485
2021 166 24 5 204 2 1 35 0 437
2022 152 22 5 163 2 1 47 0 392
2023 180 21 4 164 2 4 57 0 432

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 23.0 16.8 n/a
1989 368 23.0 16.0 n/a
1990 361 23.0 15.6 n/a
1991 374 22.0 17.0 n/a
1992 421 26.0 16.1 n/a
1993 438 22.0 19.9 n/a
1994 399 22.0 18.1 n/a
1995 381 28.0 13.6 n/a
1996 381 28.0 13.6 n/a
1997 423 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 417 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 412 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 412 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 417 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 389 n/a n/a n/a
2003 389 n/a n/a n/a
2004 398 n/a n/a n/a
2005 400 n/a n/a n/a
2006 399 29.0 13.8 n/a
2007 389 28.0 13.9 82.8
2008 386 28.3 13.6 79.8
2009 437 29.0 15.1 74.6
2010 414 28.0 14.7 81.6
2011 459 30.9 14.8 74.5
2012 460 33.0 13.9 82.8
2013 469 32.5 14.4 87.4
2014 482 30.7 15.7 87.8
2015 484 32.0 15.1 82.4
2016 458 32.0 14.3 88
2017 439 31.4 13.9 n/a
2018 499 30.7 16.2 n/a
2019 465 35.0 13.2 n/a
2020 485 34.0 14.2 86.2
2021 437 33.3 13.0 n/a
2022 392 33.0 11.8 n/a
2023 432 32.6 13.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 23.0 16.8 n/a
1989 368 23.0 16.0 n/a
1990 361 23.0 15.6 n/a
1991 374 22.0 17.0 n/a
1992 421 26.0 16.1 n/a
1993 438 22.0 19.9 n/a
1994 399 22.0 18.1 n/a
1995 381 28.0 13.6 n/a
1996 381 28.0 13.6 n/a
1997 423 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 417 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 412 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 412 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 417 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 389 n/a n/a n/a
2003 389 n/a n/a n/a
2004 398 n/a n/a n/a
2005 400 n/a n/a n/a
2006 399 29.0 13.8 n/a
2007 389 28.0 13.9 82.8
2008 386 28.3 13.6 79.8
2009 437 29.0 15.1 74.6
2010 414 28.0 14.7 81.6
2011 459 30.9 14.8 74.5
2012 460 33.0 13.9 82.8
2013 469 32.5 14.4 87.4
2014 482 30.7 15.7 87.8
2015 484 32.0 15.1 82.4
2016 458 32.0 14.3 88
2017 439 31.4 13.9 n/a
2018 499 30.7 16.2 n/a
2019 465 35.0 13.2 n/a
2020 485 34.0 14.2 86.2
2021 437 33.3 13.0 n/a
2022 392 33.0 11.8 n/a
2023 432 32.6 13.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $875 (9.2%) $7,886 (83.2%) $9,474
2020 $912 (9.9%) $7,710 (83.5%) $9,230
2021 $1,059 (9.7%) $9,186 (83.8%) $10,964
2022 $2,135 (16.4%) $10,201 (78.1%) $13,055
2023 $1,562 (13.7%) $9,027 (79.1%) $11,415

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 723rd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 493rd of 1020 Elementary schools
 25.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)39.145.9
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamblen County)48.642.3
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)26.130.7
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamblen County)38.341.6
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)35.748.7
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hamblen County)38.346
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)24.342.7
 18.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamblen County)29.442.2
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)2835.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hamblen County)44.942
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)1632.8
 16.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamblen County)36.239.4
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (West Elementary)34.143.9
 9.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hamblen County)37.739.8
 2.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Elementary)2235.5
 13.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hamblen County)30.736.3
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465432
 7.1%
African American4321
 51.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic203164
 19.2%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White175180
 2.9%
Two or More Races3857
 50%


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Students who attend West Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Heights Middle School
High : Morristown West High

West Elementary ranks 586th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at West Elementary are 42% White, 38% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 432 students attended West Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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