Townsend Elementary

Summary:

Townsend Elementary is a public elementary school in Townsend, Tennessee, serving 108 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Blount County School District, which is ranked 54 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Townsend Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 93.52% white, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools, with a ranking between 657-808 out of 1,000-1,020 schools over the past several years. Its performance on state assessments (TNReady) is also significantly lower than the Blount County and Tennessee averages across all subjects and grade levels. The school's performance is particularly concerning for male students and white students, who rank in the bottom 10% and bottom 25% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively, in recent years.

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Prospect Elementary and Porter Elementary, both within 12 miles of Townsend, Townsend Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower. These nearby schools consistently rank in the top 30% of Tennessee elementary schools and outperform Townsend Elementary by a wide margin on state assessments.


Detail:

Public K-5

 140 Tiger DR
       Townsend, TN  37882


(865) 980-1202

District: Blount County

SchoolDigger Rank:
814th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Townsend Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Heritage Middle School
High:    Heritage High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  108

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
Hispanic:
2.8%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Townsend Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Townsend Elementary 814th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Townsend Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Blount County:

SchoolDigger ranks Blount County 52nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Townsend Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Townsend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 38.62 533rd 809 34.1%
2011 14.29 764th 818 6.6%
2012 36.73 576th 820 29.8%
2013 52.07 511th 846 39.6%
2014 47.92 466th 853 45.4%
2015 38.32 617th 855 27.8%
2017 35.42 461st 646 28.6%
2018 42.61 560th 997 43.8%
2019 41.25 566th 985 42.5%
2021 39.67 571st 983 41.9%
2022 33.83 669th 1000 33.1%
2023 35.84 657th 1020 35.6%
2024 22.76 814th 1018 20.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Townsend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.09 638th 821 22.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Townsend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.93 544th 926 41.3%
2021 68.78 211th 945 77.7%
2022 75.20 164th 975 83.2%
2023 67.30 253rd 989 74.4%
2024 51.38 435th 990 56.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Townsend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.72 550th 916 40.0%
2021 29.74 653rd 941 30.6%
2022 7.77 960th 980 2.0%
2023 7.57 960th 987 2.7%
2024 10.52 939th 991 5.2%
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Rank History for White students at Townsend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.93 633rd 841 24.7%
2019 29.76 628th 812 22.7%
2021 31.67 603rd 844 28.6%
2022 28.94 640th 844 24.2%
2023 27.13 672nd 852 21.1%
2024 16.28 776th 847 8.4%
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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 Townsend Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1989 163 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 164
1990 167 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1991 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 165
1992 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1993 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1994 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1995 145 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1996 145 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1997 146 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 18 166
1998 164 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a -2 166
1999 163 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 1 166
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 264 264
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 137 137
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 141 141
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 141 141
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 131 131
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 157 157
2006 142 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2007 138 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2008 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2009 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2010 134 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2011 136 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 138
2012 132 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 133
2013 119 1 0 0 1 0 4 0 125
2014 121 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 127
2015 115 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 121
2016 111 1 1 0 0 0 5 0 118
2017 125 1 1 4 0 0 3 0 134
2018 120 1 1 5 0 0 3 0 130
2019 132 1 0 5 0 0 3 0 141
2020 127 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 134
2021 109 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 114
2022 108 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 113
2023 101 0 0 3 0 1 3 0 108

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Townsend Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 155 12.0 12.9 n/a
1989 164 12.0 13.6 n/a
1990 167 12.0 13.9 n/a
1991 165 11.0 15.0 n/a
1992 143 11.0 13.0 n/a
1993 138 11.0 12.5 n/a
1994 151 11.0 13.7 n/a
1995 145 14.0 10.4 n/a
1996 145 14.0 10.4 n/a
1997 166 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 166 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 166 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 264 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 137 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 141 n/a n/a n/a
2003 141 n/a n/a n/a
2004 131 n/a n/a n/a
2005 157 n/a n/a n/a
2006 144 10.9 13.2 n/a
2007 140 11.2 12.5 60
2008 157 10.5 15.0 49.7
2009 147 11.4 12.9 54.4
2010 134 11.6 11.5 70.9
2011 138 11.1 12.4 62.3
2012 133 12.0 11.0 57.1
2013 125 10.1 12.3 56
2014 127 9.6 13.2 64.6
2015 121 9.0 13.4 66.9
2016 118 9.0 13.1 63.6
2017 134 10.0 13.4 n/a
2018 130 9.0 14.4 n/a
2019 141 11.0 12.8 n/a
2020 134 14.0 9.5 n/a
2021 114 9.1 12.4 n/a
2022 113 8.1 13.8 n/a
2023 108 6.8 15.8 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 Townsend Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 155 12.0 12.9 n/a
1989 164 12.0 13.6 n/a
1990 167 12.0 13.9 n/a
1991 165 11.0 15.0 n/a
1992 143 11.0 13.0 n/a
1993 138 11.0 12.5 n/a
1994 151 11.0 13.7 n/a
1995 145 14.0 10.4 n/a
1996 145 14.0 10.4 n/a
1997 166 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 166 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 166 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 264 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 137 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 141 n/a n/a n/a
2003 141 n/a n/a n/a
2004 131 n/a n/a n/a
2005 157 n/a n/a n/a
2006 144 10.9 13.2 n/a
2007 140 11.2 12.5 60
2008 157 10.5 15.0 49.7
2009 147 11.4 12.9 54.4
2010 134 11.6 11.5 70.9
2011 138 11.1 12.4 62.3
2012 133 12.0 11.0 57.1
2013 125 10.1 12.3 56
2014 127 9.6 13.2 64.6
2015 121 9.0 13.4 66.9
2016 118 9.0 13.1 63.6
2017 134 10.0 13.4 n/a
2018 130 9.0 14.4 n/a
2019 141 11.0 12.8 n/a
2020 134 14.0 9.5 n/a
2021 114 9.1 12.4 n/a
2022 113 8.1 13.8 n/a
2023 108 6.8 15.8 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 Townsend Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $915 (8.0%) $9,657 (84.7%) $11,395
2020 $1,012 (9.1%) $9,444 (84.5%) $11,182
2021 $1,671 (12.2%) $11,169 (81.4%) $13,717
2022 $2,240 (15.9%) $10,854 (77.2%) $14,067
2023 $1,930 (12.4%) $12,296 (79.2%) $15,534

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Townsend Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 566th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 657th of 1020 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Townsend Elementary)17.916.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Blount County)38.637.5
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Townsend Elementary)32.138.9
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blount County)36.537.2
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Townsend Elementary)48.111.1
 37%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Blount County)43.343.4
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Townsend Elementary)21.411.1
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Blount County)31.641.2
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Townsend Elementary)4450
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Blount County)46.747.7
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Townsend Elementary)38.535
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Blount County)33.639.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Townsend Elementary)36.326.8
 9.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Blount County)37.239.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Townsend Elementary)30.528.6
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Blount County)31.437.3
 5.9%
   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 Students141108
 23.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander01
White132101
 23.5%
Two or More Races33


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In the 2022-23 school year, 108 students attended Townsend Elementary.

Townsend Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.0% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Students who attend Townsend Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heritage Middle School
High : Heritage High School

Students at Townsend Elementary are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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