Arlington Elementary

Summary:

Arlington Elementary is a highly successful public elementary school in Arlington, Tennessee that serves grades PK-5. With a student population of 901, the school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 38th out of 1,008 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Arlington Elementary's academic performance is truly exceptional, with proficiency rates in TNReady Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science significantly exceeding state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 79.8% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 39.7%. The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 75.5% to 87.1% across grade levels, far outpacing the state and Arlington District averages. Additionally, Arlington Elementary excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs, with these subgroups consistently ranking among the top in the state.

When compared to nearby schools, Arlington Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. For instance, Donelson Elementary, another school in the Arlington District, also performs well, ranking 29th out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools in 2023-2024. However, schools in the neighboring Memphis-Shelby County district, such as Chimneyrock Elementary and Macon-Hall Elementary, have significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. This highlights the importance of the district and community factors in shaping a school's academic outcomes, and the role that Arlington Elementary's district and community play in supporting its exceptional performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11825 Douglas
Arlington, TN 38002

(901) 867-6000

District: Arlington

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Students who attend Arlington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Arlington Middle
High:	Arlington High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 901

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.1%

African American:

9.0%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arlington Elementary ranks better than 96.3% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.57. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arlington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Elementary 38^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Arlington Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Arlington:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington 1^st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Arlington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2017	93.73	6^th	646	99.1%
2018	97.08	34^th	997	96.6%
2019	97.93	26^th	985	97.4%
2021	98.30	20^th	983	98.0%
2022	95.40	49^th	1000	95.1%
2023	95.39	49^th	1020	95.2%
2024	96.57	38^th	1018	96.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Arlington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	75.47	55^th	395	86.1%
2019	91.75	14^th	255	94.5%
2021	73.14	61^st	369	83.5%
2022	84.45	37^th	447	91.7%
2023	77.41	62^nd	528	88.3%
2024	86.57	37^th	582	93.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arlington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	95.50	7^th	877	99.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Arlington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	97.33	23^rd	926	97.5%
2021	98.13	17^th	945	98.2%
2022	95.54	37^th	975	96.2%
2023	95.06	44^th	989	95.6%
2024	96.37	26^th	990	97.4%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Arlington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	79.22	5^th	23	78.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Arlington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	97.43	28^th	916	96.9%
2021	97.35	22^nd	941	97.7%
2022	92.62	62^nd	980	93.7%
2023	93.63	53^rd	987	94.6%
2024	95.11	40^th	991	96.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Arlington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	93.27	16^th	450	96.4%
2019	97.04	5^th	404	98.8%
2021	97.11	6^th	411	98.5%
2022	94.50	16^th	483	96.7%
2023	97.54	11^th	500	97.8%
2024	99.45	3^rd	498	99.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arlington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	98.10	5^th	319	98.4%
2021	94.64	20^th	324	93.8%
2022	99.85	2^nd	363	99.4%
2023	97.89	9^th	387	97.7%

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Rank History for White students at Arlington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	96.06	32^nd	841	96.2%
2019	96.32	26^th	812	96.8%
2021	97.48	19^th	844	97.7%
2022	92.74	58^th	844	93.1%
2023	91.51	72^nd	852	91.5%
2024	92.89	52^nd	847	93.9%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Arlington Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	753	96	22	36	1	2	25	935
2016	785	86	21	38	2	1	23	956
2017	837	95	22	49	2	1	29	1035
2018	676	75	15	39	1	1	29	836
2019	641	71	17	46	1	0	36	812
2020	696	77	18	38	0	0	39	868
2021	706	75	17	47	1	0	31	877
2022	687	79	17	49	0	0	43	875
2023	695	81	22	53	0	0	50	901

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 Arlington Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	935	n/a	n/a	11.2
2016	956	55.0	17.3	9.7
2017	1035	59.0	17.5	n/a
2018	836	55.1	15.1	n/a
2019	812	53.8	15.0	n/a
2020	868	54.7	15.8	n/a
2021	877	51.5	17.0	n/a
2022	875	57.0	15.3	n/a
2023	901	57.5	15.6	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 Arlington Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	935	n/a	n/a	11.2
2016	956	55.0	17.3	9.7
2017	1035	59.0	17.5	n/a
2018	836	55.1	15.1	n/a
2019	812	53.8	15.0	n/a
2020	868	54.7	15.8	n/a
2021	877	51.5	17.0	n/a
2022	875	57.0	15.3	n/a
2023	901	57.5	15.6	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arlington Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$490 (4.8%)	$9,477 (92.8%)	$10,210
2020	$428 (4.3%)	$9,284 (93.4%)	$9,939
2021	$915 (8.1%)	$10,184 (89.6%)	$11,363
2022	$761 (6.9%)	$9,895 (90.0%)	$10,989
2023	$929 (7.7%)	$10,781 (89.7%)	$12,024

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arlington 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 26^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 49^th of 1020 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Elementary)	83.8	78.9	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington)	83	81.4	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Elementary)	74.3	77	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arlington)	73.9	77.5	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Elementary)	83.1	75.6	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington)	83.3	74.3	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Elementary)	69.4	75.6	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington)	65	70.3	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Elementary)	83.9	72.1	11.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington)	84.4	80.8	3.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Elementary)	61.7	72.7	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington)	60.9	72.6	11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Arlington Elementary)	83.6	75.5	8.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Arlington)	68	69.7	1.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Arlington Elementary)	68.2	75.1	6.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Arlington)	57.5	62.9	5.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	812	901	11%
African American	71	81	14.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	17	22	29.4%
Hispanic	46	53	15.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	641	695	8.4%
Two or More Races	36	50	38.9%

Schools Near Arlington Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arlington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11825 Douglas	Arlington	38002	Shelby County	Arlington	No	No	No	No	(901) 867-6000	901	58	15.6		695 (77.1%)	81 (9.0%)	53 (5.9%)	22 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.5%)	96.6	38^th of 1018 public elementary schools	96.3%		95.4	49^th of 1020 public elementary schools	95.2%	11	87.1	75.5	76.9				79.8	76.2	79.4	82.1				79.1	72.8	71.6	76.9				73.6					$12,024	$929	$10,781
Donelson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12140 Donelson Farms PKWY	Arlington	38002	Shelby County	Arlington	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 389-6973	847	56	15.2		579 (68.4%)	109 (12.9%)	85 (10.0%)	21 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.1%)	97.2	29^th of 1018 public elementary schools	97.2%		96	43^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	95.8%	14	82.7	76.7	81.2				80.2	77.6	76.0	67.8				73.8	85.3	76.7	79.9				80.7					$12,383	$1,419	$10,624
Lakeland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10050 Oak Seed LN	Lakeland	38002	Shelby County	Lakeland	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 867-7071	1,038	73	14.3		689 (66.4%)	116 (11.2%)	123 (11.8%)	66 (6.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.0%)	97.5	27^th of 1018 public elementary schools	97.3%		97.3	32^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	96.9%	5	89.3	79.8					84.4	74.9	75.5					75.2	81.1	79.3					80.2					$11,546	$693	$10,483
Barret's Chapel Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	10280 Godwin Rd	Arlington	38002	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-0325	365	32	11.5		91 (24.9%)	216 (59.2%)	39 (10.7%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	42.2	583^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	42.7%		30.4	721^st of 1020 public elementary schools	29.3%	138	54.3	43.2	34.5	8.1	40.7	22.2	33.9	45.7	51.4	31.0	10.8	37.0	19.4	32.7	54.3	51.4	37.9	18.9	48.1	35.5	40.8	10.8	48.1	29.0	27.4	$17,684	$2,735	$14,013
Bon Lin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3940 Germantown RD	Bartlett	38134	Shelby County	Bartlett	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 937-2344	752	43	17.5		392 (52.1%)	177 (23.5%)	71 (9.4%)	51 (6.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (8.0%)	88.8	93^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	90.9%		90.3	94^th of 1020 public elementary schools	90.8%	1	59.2	85.2	63.0				71.1	63.1	69.1	55.6				63.3	55.3	80.4	56.5				66.0					$12,122	$1,513	$10,218
Oakland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14925 Hwy 194 North	Oakland	38060	Fayette County	Fayette County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 465-3804	701	36	19.6		276 (39.4%)	304 (43.4%)	89 (12.7%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.1%)	12.5	926^th of 1018 public elementary schools	9.0%		13	917^th of 1020 public elementary schools	10.1%	9	14.8	17.9	18.4				17.1	13.8	19.7	20.9				18.2	20.0	19.2	24.1				21.2					$10,828	$1,981	$8,129
Macon-Hall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9800 Macon RD	Cordova	38016	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2625	1,141	73	15.6		118 (10.3%)	838 (73.4%)	98 (8.6%)	28 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (5.0%)	29.3	740^th of 1018 public elementary schools	27.3%		26.2	771^st of 1020 public elementary schools	24.4%	31	28.9	21.6	26.9				25.9	40.1	32.9	26.7				32.8	36.2	30.3	29.4				31.8					$12,920	$2,273	$9,943
Chimneyrock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8601 Chimneyrock Blvd	Cordova	38016	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2067	884	59	14.9		80 (9.0%)	569 (64.4%)	161 (18.2%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (7.4%)	45.8	534^th of 1018 public elementary schools	47.5%		39.6	616^th of 1020 public elementary schools	39.6%	82	23.3	50.4	29.5				34.5	30.8	46.8	27.9				35.1	34.2	60.5	47.3				47.5					$13,121	$2,312	$9,991
Kate Bond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2727 Kate Bond RD	Bartlett	38133	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-0020	770	60	12.9		78 (10.1%)	325 (42.2%)	332 (43.1%)	11 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.9%)	32.8	700^th of 1018 public elementary schools	31.2%		27.7	755^th of 1020 public elementary schools	26.0%	55	39.6	23.4	9.1				23.1	34.7	42.3	16.8				30.8	43.6	51.4	20.8				38.0					$13,613	$2,630	$10,186
Ellendale Elementary	Public	K-5	6950 Dawn Hill	Bartlett	38135	Shelby County	Bartlett	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 373-2636	505	36	13.9		315 (62.4%)	86 (17.0%)	48 (9.5%)	19 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.3%)	69	242^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	76.2%		65.3	295^th of 1020 public elementary schools	71.1%	53	53.1	62.6	58.5				58.4	46.3	46.5	46.3				46.4	48.1	43.4	59.8				50.0					$12,045	$2,014	$9,521

Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Elementary

What schools do graduates of Arlington Elementary attend?

Students who attend Arlington Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arlington Middle
High : Arlington High

What is the racial makeup of Arlington Elementary?

Students at Arlington Elementary are 77% White, 9% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Arlington Elementary in?

Arlington

Is Arlington Elementary a good school?

Yes! Arlington Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 38^th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools.

How many students attend Arlington Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 901 students attended Arlington Elementary.

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