Is Bon Lin Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Bon Lin Elementary School ranks in the top 9.1% of Tennessee elementary schools.

How many students attend Bon Lin Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 752 students attended Bon Lin Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bon Lin Elementary School?

Students at Bon Lin Elementary School are 52% White, 24% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Bon Lin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bon Lin Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Bon Lin Middle School High : Bartlett High School

Bon Lin Elementary School

Summary:

Bon Lin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bartlett, Tennessee, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 752. The school is part of the Bartlett District, which is ranked 12th out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bon Lin Elementary consistently ranks among the top 10-15% of Tennessee elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance that significantly exceeds the Bartlett district and Tennessee state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. The school's diverse student population, including strong performance from African American, Hispanic, and low-income students, is a testament to its commitment to equity and inclusion. Nearby schools like Rivercrest Elementary and Bartlett Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a concentration of high-quality schools in the Bartlett area.

Bon Lin Elementary's increasing per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio indicate that the school is allocating resources effectively to support student learning and well-being. This level of investment, combined with the school's exceptional academic outcomes, suggests that Bon Lin Elementary is a model of efficient and effective resource utilization, providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.

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Public PK, KG-5

3940 Germantown RD
Bartlett, TN 38134

(901) 937-2344

District: Bartlett

SchoolDigger Rank:
93^rd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Students who attend Bon Lin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bon Lin Middle School
High:	Bartlett High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 752

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.1%

African American:

23.5%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.9%

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Bon Lin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bon Lin Elementary School 93^rd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Bon Lin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bartlett 13^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bon Lin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2017	83.85	47^th	646	92.7%
2018	87.26	92^nd	997	90.8%
2019	92.54	69^th	985	93.0%
2021	85.93	112^th	983	88.6%
2022	87.13	102^nd	1000	89.8%
2023	90.25	94^th	1020	90.8%
2024	88.81	93^rd	1018	90.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bon Lin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	66.00	88^th	395	77.7%
2019	77.51	27^th	255	89.4%
2021	67.67	71^st	369	80.8%
2022	79.97	50^th	447	88.8%
2023	76.47	67^th	528	87.3%
2024	61.04	147^th	582	74.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bon Lin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	74.03	110^th	877	87.5%
2019	85.32	36^th	821	95.6%
2021	83.77	49^th	823	94.0%
2022	56.42	299^th	858	65.2%
2024	89.60	23^rd	853	97.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Bon Lin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	90.35	74^th	926	92.0%
2021	83.20	116^th	945	87.7%
2022	80.63	129^th	975	86.8%
2023	89.67	89^th	989	91.0%
2024	85.21	107^th	990	89.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bon Lin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.59	9^th	14	35.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Bon Lin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	91.59	60^th	916	93.4%
2021	84.43	102^nd	941	89.2%
2022	89.66	85^th	980	91.3%
2023	88.14	96^th	987	90.3%
2024	89.28	84^th	991	91.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bon Lin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	45.10	36^th	62	41.9%
2019	68.82	19^th	38	50.0%
2021	47.72	36^th	53	32.1%
2022	62.59	28^th	55	49.1%
2023	23.49	46^th	57	19.3%
2024	58.82	30^th	55	45.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Bon Lin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	87.68	32^nd	450	92.9%
2019	90.99	20^th	404	95.0%
2021	83.39	45^th	411	89.1%
2022	89.44	35^th	483	92.8%
2023	87.34	41^st	500	91.8%
2024	93.77	24^th	498	95.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bon Lin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	94.13	17^th	363	95.3%
2023	90.03	34^th	387	91.2%
2024	95.54	18^th	415	95.7%

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Rank History for White students at Bon Lin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	88.10	78^th	841	90.7%
2019	91.26	71^st	812	91.3%
2021	87.57	92^nd	844	89.1%
2022	83.68	116^th	844	86.3%
2023	91.55	71^st	852	91.7%
2024	83.30	118^th	847	86.1%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	506	229	36	40	7	5	20	843
2016	507	217	40	34	8	2	26	834
2017	517	244	44	32	6	2	42	887
2018	528	229	50	38	5	1	48	899
2019	485	227	52	38	2	0	48	852
2020	446	182	50	36	1	2	51	768
2021	396	182	46	44	1	0	44	713
2022	375	185	47	61	0	0	55	723
2023	392	177	51	71	1	0	60	752

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

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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 Bon Lin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	843	n/a	n/a	24.4
2016	834	51.0	16.3	21.8
2017	887	53.3	16.6	n/a
2018	899	53.7	16.7	n/a
2019	852	58.0	14.6	n/a
2020	768	49.8	15.4	18.9
2021	713	45.2	15.7	n/a
2022	723	40.1	17.9	n/a
2023	752	42.8	17.5	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 Bon Lin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	843	n/a	n/a	24.4
2016	834	51.0	16.3	21.8
2017	887	53.3	16.6	n/a
2018	899	53.7	16.7	n/a
2019	852	58.0	14.6	n/a
2020	768	49.8	15.4	18.9
2021	713	45.2	15.7	n/a
2022	723	40.1	17.9	n/a
2023	752	42.8	17.5	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 Bon Lin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$651 (6.7%)	$8,860 (90.6%)	$9,777
2020	$743 (6.9%)	$9,769 (90.5%)	$10,800
2021	$1,088 (9.3%)	$10,451 (88.9%)	$11,760
2022	$2,040 (15.7%)	$10,566 (81.2%)	$13,006
2023	$1,513 (12.5%)	$10,218 (84.3%)	$12,122

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bon Lin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 94^th of 1020 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bon Lin Elementary School)	59.3	69.2	9.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bartlett)	59.4	54.6	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bon Lin Elementary School)	56.3	66	9.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bartlett)	55.8	48.8	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bon Lin Elementary School)	80.5	78.5	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bartlett)	71.3	62.9	8.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bon Lin Elementary School)	59.7	61.9	2.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bartlett)	52.4	57.7	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bon Lin Elementary School)	79.1	62.3	16.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bartlett)	70.8	57.1	13.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bon Lin Elementary School)	57.7	54.1	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bartlett)	49.8	45.5	4.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Bon Lin Elementary School)	73.6	69.6	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Bartlett)	55.6	51.3	4.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bon Lin Elementary School)	57.9	61	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bartlett)	45.6	45.9	0.3%
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	852	752	11.7%
African American	227	177	22%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	52	51	1.9%
Hispanic	38	71	86.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	485	392	19.2%
Two or More Races	48	60	25%

Schools Near Bon Lin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)					TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Algebra I (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 7th 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 Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 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
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
Oak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3573 Oak RD	Bartlett	38134	Shelby County	Bartlett	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 373-2646	725	44	16.4		450 (62.1%)	82 (11.3%)	95 (13.1%)	31 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (9.2%)	80.6	149^th of 1018 public elementary schools	85.4%		75.3	185^th of 1020 public elementary schools	81.9%	36	55.1	58.3	60.6		58.1	52.5	57.7	49.1				53.0			53.6	75.7	59.6				63.1					$12,166	$1,648	$10,104
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
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
Altruria Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6641 Deermont DR	Bartlett	38134	Shelby County	Bartlett	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 373-2600	771	53	14.5		524 (68.0%)	108 (14.0%)	57 (7.4%)	22 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.8%)	76.9	175^th of 1018 public elementary schools	82.8%		72.2	210^th of 1020 public elementary schools	79.4%	35	47.2	57.3	61.6		55.3	50.0	64.5	51.4				54.5			53.5	64.5	50.7				55.5					$11,772	$1,738	$9,605
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
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
Rivercrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4825 Rivercrest	Bartlett	38135	Shelby County	Bartlett	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 373-1373	652	45	14.3		239 (36.7%)	292 (44.8%)	56 (8.6%)	23 (3.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.0%)	73.6	206^th of 1018 public elementary schools	79.8%		65.9	283^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	72.3%	77	60.7	51.5	50.9		54.4	53.8	56.3	50.0				53.3			55.1	49.5	50.9				51.9					$12,743	$1,889	$10,295
Bartlett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3932 Billy Maher RD	Bartlett	38135	Shelby County	Bartlett	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 373-2610	647	44	14.7		353 (54.6%)	177 (27.4%)	55 (8.5%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.9%)	78.8	162^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	84.1%		78.2	161^st of 1020 public elementary schools	84.2%	1	68.7	63.7	53.8		61.9	50.5	65.9	51.0				55.4			58.6	49.5	52.4				53.6					$12,304	$1,580	$10,153
Dexter School	Public	PK, KG-8	7105 Dexter RD	Cordova	38016	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-0355	1,513	80	18.8		116 (7.7%)	1,040 (68.7%)	263 (17.4%)	20 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (4.8%)	16.1	883^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	13.3%		12.3	926^th of 1020 public elementary schools	9.2%	43	23.8	20.3	17.7	18.6	14.7	23.8	23.6	18.4	12.5	21.2	8.5	17.9	14.3	14.3	25.9	26.6	15.6	20.6	24.6	16.2	21.4	30.9	46.6	27.5	34.3	$12,604	$2,496	$9,355

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