East Side Elementary

Summary:

East Side Elementary is a public elementary school in Shelbyville, Tennessee, serving 424 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Bedford County School District. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, it consistently underperforms the state and county averages in academic assessments, ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Tennessee.

East Side Elementary's academic struggles are evident across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.8% of its students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.7% statewide and 35.6% in the Bedford County district. The school's performance is particularly low for White and Special Education student groups, ranking in the bottom 20% and bottom 10% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively. In contrast, nearby schools like Community Elementary, Cascade Elementary, and Thomas Magnet School significantly outperform East Side Elementary in academic assessments and statewide rankings.

Despite the school's underperformance, East Side Elementary's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $9,296 in 2018-2019 to $11,080 in 2020-2021. This suggests that additional resources alone may not be the sole solution to improving the school's performance, which is likely influenced by a combination of factors, including the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Addressing the unique challenges faced by East Side Elementary will require a comprehensive review of the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 421 Elliott ST
       Shelbyville, TN  37160


(931) 684-7112

District: Bedford County

SchoolDigger Rank:
892nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend East Side Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Harris Middle School
High:    Shelbyville Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.8%
White:
34.9%
African American:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93% Help


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Compare Details East Side Elementary ranks worse than 87.6% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.18. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Side Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Side Elementary 892nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See East Side Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Bedford County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford County 93rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Side Elementary

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Rank History for all students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 17.10 723rd 809 10.6%
2011 28.84 653rd 818 20.2%
2012 48.04 467th 820 43.0%
2013 25.65 755th 846 10.8%
2014 24.51 717th 853 15.9%
2015 28.13 717th 855 16.1%
2018 16.36 879th 997 11.8%
2019 21.94 812th 985 17.6%
2021 20.30 798th 983 18.8%
2022 12.04 920th 1000 8.0%
2023 17.49 857th 1020 16.0%
2024 15.18 892nd 1018 12.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.80 33rd 101 67.3%
2022 39.09 93rd 165 43.6%
2023 31.50 131st 164 20.1%
2024 25.02 157th 178 11.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.78 417th 447 6.7%
2024 16.70 563rd 582 3.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.46 712th 877 18.8%
2019 31.81 613th 821 25.3%
2021 36.99 510th 823 38.0%
2022 18.02 787th 858 8.3%
2023 25.19 695th 865 19.7%
2024 31.87 627th 853 26.5%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.10 757th 926 18.3%
2021 23.13 731st 945 22.6%
2022 11.86 896th 975 8.1%
2023 16.47 855th 989 13.5%
2024 17.31 846th 990 14.5%
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Rank History for Male students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.52 769th 916 16.0%
2021 16.62 806th 941 14.3%
2022 15.07 876th 980 10.6%
2023 21.92 790th 987 20.0%
2024 15.03 881st 991 11.1%
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Rank History for African American students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.74 333rd 450 26.0%
2019 21.16 343rd 404 15.1%
2021 31.75 259th 411 37.0%
2022 27.60 350th 483 27.5%
2023 41.47 258th 500 48.4%
2024 30.16 343rd 498 31.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.93 270th 319 15.4%
2019 31.47 177th 250 29.2%
2021 42.90 170th 324 47.5%
2022 22.98 321st 363 11.6%
2023 29.72 291st 387 24.8%
2024 24.19 350th 415 15.7%
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Rank History for White students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.66 803rd 841 4.5%
2019 19.45 721st 812 11.2%
2021 10.90 823rd 844 2.5%
2022 9.53 827th 844 2.0%
2023 12.89 812th 852 4.7%
2024 11.69 808th 847 4.6%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Enrollment information for East Side Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 241 59 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1989 267 55 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 323
1990 275 56 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1991 293 58 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1992 309 61 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1993 319 51 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1994 308 51 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1995 271 59 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 271 59 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1997 255 46 2 25 1 n/a n/a 16 345
1998 280 38 1 7 1 n/a n/a 2 329
1999 262 42 1 43 0 n/a n/a 1 349
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 251 251
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 328 328
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 306 306
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 306 306
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 329 329
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 360 360
2006 213 39 1 95 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2007 208 38 2 121 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2008 186 66 1 134 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 182 52 1 139 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2010 203 77 1 121 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2011 176 65 4 114 1 0 12 0 372
2012 214 57 2 120 0 0 20 0 413
2013 160 67 1 154 1 0 27 0 410
2014 169 60 0 155 0 0 29 0 413
2015 160 64 0 162 0 0 31 0 417
2016 151 55 1 175 0 0 30 0 412
2017 168 38 2 160 0 0 33 0 401
2018 180 52 1 175 0 0 36 0 444
2019 175 56 1 170 1 0 27 0 430
2020 152 51 2 168 1 0 30 0 404
2021 143 53 1 168 1 0 40 0 406
2022 154 49 2 165 1 0 42 0 413
2023 148 42 2 190 1 0 41 0 424

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 East Side Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 302 19.0 15.8 n/a
1989 323 19.0 17.0 n/a
1990 331 19.0 17.4 n/a
1991 353 24.0 14.7 n/a
1992 372 24.0 15.5 n/a
1993 375 24.0 15.6 n/a
1994 364 26.0 14.0 n/a
1995 351 29.0 12.1 n/a
1996 351 29.0 12.1 n/a
1997 345 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 329 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 349 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 251 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 328 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 306 n/a n/a n/a
2003 306 n/a n/a n/a
2004 329 n/a n/a n/a
2005 360 n/a n/a n/a
2006 348 26.0 13.4 n/a
2007 369 26.2 14.1 71.5
2008 387 30.1 12.9 67.4
2009 374 31.7 11.8 73.3
2010 402 30.0 13.4 82.6
2011 372 31.0 12.0 96.2
2012 413 27.9 14.8 88.1
2013 410 29.0 14.1 91.2
2014 413 31.0 13.3 93.7
2015 417 33.0 12.6 92.8
2016 412 32.0 12.8 93
2017 401 29.8 13.4 n/a
2018 444 31.0 14.3 n/a
2019 430 31.0 13.8 n/a
2020 404 33.0 12.2 n/a
2021 406 31.6 12.8 n/a
2022 413 31.1 13.2 n/a
2023 424 32.9 12.8 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 East Side Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 302 19.0 15.8 n/a
1989 323 19.0 17.0 n/a
1990 331 19.0 17.4 n/a
1991 353 24.0 14.7 n/a
1992 372 24.0 15.5 n/a
1993 375 24.0 15.6 n/a
1994 364 26.0 14.0 n/a
1995 351 29.0 12.1 n/a
1996 351 29.0 12.1 n/a
1997 345 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 329 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 349 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 251 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 328 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 306 n/a n/a n/a
2003 306 n/a n/a n/a
2004 329 n/a n/a n/a
2005 360 n/a n/a n/a
2006 348 26.0 13.4 n/a
2007 369 26.2 14.1 71.5
2008 387 30.1 12.9 67.4
2009 374 31.7 11.8 73.3
2010 402 30.0 13.4 82.6
2011 372 31.0 12.0 96.2
2012 413 27.9 14.8 88.1
2013 410 29.0 14.1 91.2
2014 413 31.0 13.3 93.7
2015 417 33.0 12.6 92.8
2016 412 32.0 12.8 93
2017 401 29.8 13.4 n/a
2018 444 31.0 14.3 n/a
2019 430 31.0 13.8 n/a
2020 404 33.0 12.2 n/a
2021 406 31.6 12.8 n/a
2022 413 31.1 13.2 n/a
2023 424 32.9 12.8 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 East Side Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $789 (8.5%) $7,823 (84.2%) $9,296
2020 $755 (7.5%) $8,393 (83.3%) $10,072
2021 $1,500 (13.5%) $8,793 (79.4%) $11,080
2022 $1,490 (13.4%) $8,832 (79.7%) $11,083
2023 $1,736 (15.3%) $8,787 (77.2%) $11,375

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Side 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 812th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 857th of 1020 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Side Elementary)43.118.8
 24.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bedford County)38.534.2
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Side Elementary)30.821.9
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bedford County)30.836.8
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Side Elementary)20.621.6
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County)31.437.4
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Side Elementary)1320.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford County)2234.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Side Elementary)17.629.4
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County)33.334
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Side Elementary)12.222.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford County)25.729.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (East Side Elementary)26.623.3
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Bedford County)30.731.6
 0.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Side Elementary)18.321.4
 3.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bedford County)24.928.9
 4%
   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 Students430424
 1.4%
African American5642
 25%
American Indian11
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic170190
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White175148
 15.4%
Two or More Races2741
 51.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side Elementary

Students at East Side Elementary are 45% Hispanic, 35% White, 10% African American, 10% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended East Side Elementary.

East Side Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.4% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Students who attend East Side Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harris Middle School
High : Shelbyville Central High School


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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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