Community Elementary School

Summary:

Community Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Unionville, Tennessee, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 663 students. The school is part of the Bedford County School District, which is ranked 93 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Community Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school within the Bedford County district, with strong academic results, particularly in Mathematics and for specific student subgroups. The school has consistently outperformed the Bedford County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for TNReady assessments across all grade levels, with its 4th grade Mathematics performance being particularly noteworthy. Community Elementary School also shows strong performance across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing well above the district and state averages.

While Community Elementary School outperforms many of the nearby schools in the Bedford County district, such as Learning Way Elementary, Cascade Elementary, and East Side Elementary, it lags behind the high-performing Thomas Magnet School, which is ranked 13th out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools. Additionally, the school may need to address the increasing percentage of Hispanic students, which has grown from 9.41% in 2020-2021 to 16.14% in 2022-2023, to ensure it continues to meet the needs of its changing student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3480 Highway 41a
       Unionville, TN  37180


(931) 685-1417

District: Bedford County

SchoolDigger Rank:
301st of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Community Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Community Middle School
High:    Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  663

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.1%
Hispanic:
16.1%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.8% Help


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Compare Details Community Elementary School ranks better than 70.4% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.02. (See more...)
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Community Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Community Elementary School 301st of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Community Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Community Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 59.84 334th 809 58.7%
2011 41.30 534th 818 34.7%
2012 46.03 491st 820 40.1%
2013 52.69 503rd 846 40.5%
2014 50.45 431st 853 49.5%
2015 49.61 484th 855 43.4%
2017 17.21 604th 646 6.5%
2018 34.92 647th 997 35.1%
2019 40.17 590th 985 40.1%
2021 42.16 534th 983 45.7%
2022 45.53 518th 1000 48.2%
2023 60.63 341st 1020 66.6%
2024 64.02 301st 1018 70.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.91 337th 395 14.7%
2019 23.59 224th 255 12.2%
2022 19.16 427th 447 4.5%
2023 37.75 307th 528 41.9%
2024 31.41 403rd 582 30.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.29 651st 877 25.8%
2019 43.00 464th 821 43.5%
2021 36.00 529th 823 35.7%
2022 35.62 571st 858 33.4%
2023 48.95 413th 865 52.3%
2024 71.20 150th 853 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.22 605th 926 34.7%
2021 32.13 629th 945 33.4%
2022 39.19 578th 975 40.7%
2023 54.35 397th 989 59.9%
2024 61.12 317th 990 68.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.34 521st 916 43.1%
2021 48.76 422nd 941 55.2%
2022 50.23 433rd 980 55.8%
2023 64.07 280th 987 71.6%
2024 63.84 281st 991 71.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.77 237th 319 25.7%
2019 18.16 233rd 250 6.8%
2021 45.79 153rd 324 52.8%
2022 49.61 153rd 363 57.9%
2023 51.94 162nd 387 58.1%
2024 68.32 102nd 415 75.4%
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Rank History for White students at Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.27 686th 841 18.4%
2019 32.12 593rd 812 27.0%
2021 32.75 585th 844 30.7%
2022 32.85 592nd 844 29.9%
2023 53.22 339th 852 60.2%
2024 51.09 365th 847 56.9%
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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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Community Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 634 87 3 15 2 n/a n/a 1 742
1999 566 16 0 7 0 n/a n/a -1 588
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 492 492
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 650 650
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 694 694
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 694 694
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 726 726
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 757 757
2006 744 16 3 44 0 n/a n/a 0 807
2007 766 15 2 40 3 n/a n/a 0 826
2008 757 15 5 42 3 n/a n/a 0 822
2009 777 12 3 45 2 n/a n/a 0 839
2010 624 5 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2011 583 5 0 45 4 0 26 0 663
2012 582 3 0 41 5 0 18 0 649
2013 613 6 0 59 2 0 20 0 700
2014 578 10 0 69 2 0 30 0 689
2015 582 9 3 84 1 0 25 0 704
2016 618 9 4 78 1 0 25 0 735
2017 588 6 3 79 1 0 23 0 700
2018 579 10 3 83 1 0 24 0 700
2019 546 8 3 63 0 0 26 0 646
2020 531 9 2 59 0 0 28 0 629
2021 513 3 1 56 0 1 21 0 595
2022 527 4 0 73 0 0 18 0 622
2023 538 5 0 107 0 0 13 0 663

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 Community Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 742 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 588 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 492 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 650 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 694 n/a n/a n/a
2003 694 n/a n/a n/a
2004 726 n/a n/a n/a
2005 757 n/a n/a n/a
2006 807 48.8 16.5 n/a
2007 826 47.1 17.5 42.4
2008 822 48.6 16.9 45.5
2009 839 54.0 15.5 50.1
2010 668 57.4 11.6 59.6
2011 663 46.3 14.3 63.8
2012 649 45.9 14.1 59.5
2013 700 44.8 15.6 66.4
2014 689 45.0 15.3 60.4
2015 704 45.0 15.6 70.3
2016 735 43.0 17.0 63.8
2017 700 45.5 15.3 n/a
2018 700 43.2 16.2 n/a
2019 646 42.0 15.3 n/a
2020 629 42.0 14.9 n/a
2021 595 43.3 13.7 n/a
2022 622 38.3 16.2 n/a
2023 663 37.9 17.4 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 Community Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 742 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 588 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 492 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 650 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 694 n/a n/a n/a
2003 694 n/a n/a n/a
2004 726 n/a n/a n/a
2005 757 n/a n/a n/a
2006 807 48.8 16.5 n/a
2007 826 47.1 17.5 42.4
2008 822 48.6 16.9 45.5
2009 839 54.0 15.5 50.1
2010 668 57.4 11.6 59.6
2011 663 46.3 14.3 63.8
2012 649 45.9 14.1 59.5
2013 700 44.8 15.6 66.4
2014 689 45.0 15.3 60.4
2015 704 45.0 15.6 70.3
2016 735 43.0 17.0 63.8
2017 700 45.5 15.3 n/a
2018 700 43.2 16.2 n/a
2019 646 42.0 15.3 n/a
2020 629 42.0 14.9 n/a
2021 595 43.3 13.7 n/a
2022 622 38.3 16.2 n/a
2023 663 37.9 17.4 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 Community Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $625 (7.0%) $7,363 (82.4%) $8,940
2020 $507 (5.8%) $7,353 (83.8%) $8,770
2021 $1,085 (11.0%) $7,998 (81.2%) $9,845
2022 $1,075 (10.7%) $7,992 (79.7%) $10,026
2023 $1,395 (13.6%) $7,884 (76.8%) $10,265

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Community Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 590th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 341st of 1020 Elementary schools
 26.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Community Elementary School)38.639
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bedford County)38.534.2
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Community Elementary School)34.751.5
 16.8%
   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 (Community Elementary School)3364.5
 31.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County)31.437.4
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Community Elementary School)20.746.4
 25.7%
   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 (Community Elementary School)4251.3
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County)33.334
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Community Elementary School)32.845.3
 12.5%
   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 (Community Elementary School)3852
 14%
   All Grades Mathematics (Bedford County)30.731.6
 0.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Community Elementary School)29.347.6
 18.3%
   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 Students646663
 2.6%
African American85
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic63107
 69.8%
Pacific Islander00
White546538
 1.5%
Two or More Races2613
 50%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Community Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 663 students attended Community Elementary School.

Students who attend Community Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Community Middle School
High : Community High School

Community Elementary School ranks 301st of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Community Elementary School are 81% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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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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