Walland Elementary School

Summary:

Walland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Walland, Tennessee, which is part of the Blount County School District. While the district is ranked 54 out of 139 in Tennessee, Walland Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 504 out of 646 Tennessee elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 822 out of 1,008 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating.

Walland Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (81.97% in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school also consistently underperforms the Blount County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for TNReady Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science assessments across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Walland's proficiency rates were 22.6% in Mathematics, 23.9% in ELA, and 27% in Science, compared to the Blount County averages of 39%, 37.7%, and 47.8%, respectively. Additionally, Walland Elementary's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and white students, are significantly lower than the state averages, indicating achievement gaps.

When comparing Walland Elementary to the nearby schools in the Blount County district, such as Rockford Elementary, Montvale Elementary, and Porter Elementary, these higher-performing schools outperform Walland Elementary on standardized test scores and have more diverse student populations. Schools in the Maryville district, such as Sam Houston Elementary and John Sevier Elementary, also significantly outperform Walland Elementary, highlighting the potential impact of district-level factors on school performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 247 E Millers Cove RD
       Walland, TN  37886


(865) 983-2801

District: Blount County

SchoolDigger Rank:
828th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,543 Help


Students who attend Walland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Heritage Middle School
High:    Heritage High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.1%
Hispanic:
15.8%
African American:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Walland Elementary School ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks last among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Blount County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.1%), Hispanic (15.8%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walland Elementary School is 14, which is the 3rd best among 14 elementary schools in the Blount County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walland Elementary School is $11,543. 13 elementary schools in the Blount County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walland Elementary School 828th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Walland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Walland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Walland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 43.18 489th 809 39.6%
2011 27.60 659th 818 19.4%
2012 32.35 619th 820 24.5%
2013 37.12 681st 846 19.5%
2014 40.93 561st 853 34.2%
2015 48.73 495th 855 42.1%
2017 31.12 504th 646 22.0%
2018 27.72 738th 997 26.0%
2019 27.41 740th 985 24.9%
2021 31.71 655th 983 33.4%
2022 25.90 751st 1000 24.9%
2023 24.20 786th 1020 22.9%
2024 21.52 828th 1018 18.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.10 445th 582 23.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.88 653rd 877 25.5%
2019 35.68 565th 821 31.2%
2021 37.22 507th 823 38.4%
2024 64.08 225th 853 73.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Walland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.06 742nd 926 19.9%
2021 30.27 647th 945 31.5%
2022 33.41 653rd 975 33.0%
2023 24.58 759th 989 23.3%
2024 21.68 796th 990 19.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Walland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.52 627th 916 31.6%
2021 35.88 585th 941 37.8%
2022 21.59 786th 980 19.8%
2023 26.45 740th 987 25.0%
2024 23.12 795th 991 19.8%
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Rank History for White students at Walland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.45 706th 841 16.1%
2019 19.55 720th 812 11.3%
2021 24.10 689th 844 18.4%
2022 18.59 756th 844 10.4%
2023 15.63 789th 852 7.4%
2024 10.95 811th 847 4.3%
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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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by a citizen
Thursday, April 14, 2016

Open Quote Walland Elementary School is a community centered and supported school that has a strong staff who cares greatly about all students. The students are excellent and the families are very supportive. I am disappointed in this Schooldigger.com's ranking of Walland and its criteria for the rankings. Walland is a school that takes in a diverse student population and grows each student far and above other schools in the area. They have monthly family activities called Family Fun Nights, the teachers communicate with the parents, and they have a lot of technology, almost every student has a designated device to use each day. I am proud to be a part of Walland Elementary School. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 266 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1989 245 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 245
1990 225 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1991 237 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1992 225 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1993 262 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1994 260 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1995 248 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1996 248 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1997 361 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a -10 355
1998 322 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a -1 329
1999 327 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 1 332
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 390 390
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 352 352
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 340 340
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 340 340
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 346 346
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 338 338
2006 332 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2007 306 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2008 330 1 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2009 312 3 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2010 297 5 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2011 325 3 1 17 2 2 6 0 356
2012 285 2 1 16 4 0 3 0 311
2013 282 1 1 16 2 1 8 0 311
2014 268 4 1 32 2 0 2 0 309
2015 270 5 1 31 2 0 4 0 313
2016 241 4 0 32 1 0 9 0 287
2017 237 6 0 30 2 0 7 0 282
2018 260 5 0 32 1 0 5 0 303
2019 258 3 0 25 2 0 9 0 297
2020 243 2 0 30 2 0 7 0 284
2021 229 5 0 29 1 0 5 0 269
2022 246 10 0 29 2 1 1 0 289
2023 241 8 0 40 2 1 2 0 294
2024 238 7 0 47 0 1 4 0 297

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 Walland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 13.0 20.5 n/a
1989 245 13.0 18.8 n/a
1990 225 13.0 17.3 n/a
1991 237 11.0 21.5 n/a
1992 225 11.0 20.4 n/a
1993 264 11.0 24.0 n/a
1994 260 11.0 23.6 n/a
1995 250 18.0 13.9 n/a
1996 250 18.0 13.9 n/a
1997 355 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 329 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 332 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 390 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 352 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 340 n/a n/a n/a
2003 340 n/a n/a n/a
2004 346 n/a n/a n/a
2005 338 n/a n/a n/a
2006 333 20.8 16.0 n/a
2007 313 19.3 16.2 53.7
2008 345 21.0 16.4 53.6
2009 333 22.0 15.1 53.8
2010 320 22.0 14.5 59.4
2011 356 22.0 16.1 57.6
2012 311 22.0 14.1 57.6
2013 311 21.0 14.8 60.1
2014 309 21.8 14.1 62.5
2015 313 21.0 14.9 61
2016 287 21.0 13.6 68.6
2017 282 20.0 14.1 n/a
2018 303 21.0 14.4 n/a
2019 297 20.8 14.2 n/a
2020 284 22.0 12.9 57
2021 269 18.6 14.4 n/a
2022 289 18.0 16.0 n/a
2023 294 18.5 15.8 n/a
2024 297 21.2 14.0 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 Walland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 13.0 20.5 n/a
1989 245 13.0 18.8 n/a
1990 225 13.0 17.3 n/a
1991 237 11.0 21.5 n/a
1992 225 11.0 20.4 n/a
1993 264 11.0 24.0 n/a
1994 260 11.0 23.6 n/a
1995 250 18.0 13.9 n/a
1996 250 18.0 13.9 n/a
1997 355 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 329 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 332 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 390 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 352 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 340 n/a n/a n/a
2003 340 n/a n/a n/a
2004 346 n/a n/a n/a
2005 338 n/a n/a n/a
2006 333 20.8 16.0 n/a
2007 313 19.3 16.2 53.7
2008 345 21.0 16.4 53.6
2009 333 22.0 15.1 53.8
2010 320 22.0 14.5 59.4
2011 356 22.0 16.1 57.6
2012 311 22.0 14.1 57.6
2013 311 21.0 14.8 60.1
2014 309 21.8 14.1 62.5
2015 313 21.0 14.9 61
2016 287 21.0 13.6 68.6
2017 282 20.0 14.1 n/a
2018 303 21.0 14.4 n/a
2019 297 20.8 14.2 n/a
2020 284 22.0 12.9 57
2021 269 18.6 14.4 n/a
2022 289 18.0 16.0 n/a
2023 294 18.5 15.8 n/a
2024 297 21.2 14.0 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 Walland Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $731 (7.9%) $7,916 (85.6%) $9,253
2020 $740 (7.2%) $8,952 (87.4%) $10,246
2021 $1,244 (10.1%) $10,306 (83.7%) $12,311
2022 $1,440 (13.5%) $8,495 (79.7%) $10,657
2023 $1,201 (10.4%) $9,498 (82.3%) $11,543

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Walland Elementary School

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 740th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 786th of 1020 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walland Elementary School)17.96.1
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Blount County)38.637.5
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walland Elementary School)28.218.4
 9.8%
   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 (Walland Elementary School)32.212.1
 20.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Blount County)43.343.4
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walland Elementary School)35.632.8
 2.8%
   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 (Walland Elementary School)1331
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Blount County)46.747.7
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walland Elementary School)18.838.1
 19.3%
   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 (Walland Elementary School)22.215.4
 6.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Blount County)37.239.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Walland Elementary School)28.129.5
 1.4%
   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 Students297294
 1%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic2540
 60%
Pacific Islander01
White258241
 6.6%
Two or More Races92
 77.8%


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

Middle : Heritage Middle School
High : Heritage High School

Walland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Students at Walland Elementary School are 80% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 297 students attended Walland Elementary School.


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