Black Fox Elementary School

Summary:

Black Fox Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, Tennessee, serving around 510 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Bradley County school district.

Black Fox Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts where its scores are 10-15 percentage points higher. The school spends significantly more per student ($9,879) compared to the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school's student population is predominantly white (87.45%), which is not reflective of the racial diversity seen in surrounding schools. Additionally, there are significant disparities in performance between different student subgroups, with special education and low-socioeconomic status students performing relatively poorly compared to their peers statewide.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Park View Elementary and Michigan Avenue Elementary, Black Fox Elementary generally outperforms them in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from the 200s to the 300s over the years, indicating that it may need to re-evaluate its strategies to maintain its competitive edge.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3119 Varnell RD
       Cleveland, TN  37311


(423) 478-8800

District: Bradley County

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Black Fox Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lake Forest Middle School
High:    Bradley Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.2% Help


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Compare Details Black Fox Elementary School ranks better than 66.4% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.32. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Fox Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Fox Elementary School 342nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Black Fox Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bradley County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bradley County 57th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Black Fox Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Black Fox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 62.89 307th 809 62.1%
2011 68.14 255th 818 68.8%
2012 58.60 356th 820 56.6%
2013 60.07 392nd 846 53.7%
2014 48.70 458th 853 46.3%
2015 60.62 343rd 855 59.9%
2017 57.08 235th 646 63.6%
2018 65.01 269th 997 73.0%
2019 64.36 271st 985 72.5%
2021 63.61 267th 983 72.8%
2022 65.60 272nd 1000 72.8%
2023 59.55 355th 1020 65.2%
2024 60.32 342nd 1018 66.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Black Fox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.78 293rd 369 20.6%
2022 33.26 299th 447 33.1%
2023 39.54 291st 528 44.9%
2024 11.75 582nd 582 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Black Fox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.85 125th 877 85.7%
2019 61.06 219th 821 73.3%
2021 68.11 145th 823 82.4%
2022 73.86 136th 858 84.1%
2023 61.42 268th 865 69.0%
2024 42.49 493rd 853 42.2%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Black Fox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.61 211th 926 77.2%
2021 57.57 320th 945 66.1%
2022 58.16 345th 975 64.6%
2023 51.77 434th 989 56.1%
2024 65.28 277th 990 72.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Black Fox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.75 357th 916 61.0%
2021 64.79 243rd 941 74.2%
2022 68.09 226th 980 76.9%
2023 64.23 277th 987 71.9%
2024 51.31 450th 991 54.6%
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Rank History for White students at Black Fox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.60 338th 841 59.8%
2019 54.13 311th 812 61.7%
2021 54.59 312th 844 63.0%
2022 56.21 304th 844 64.0%
2023 46.26 428th 852 49.8%
2024 49.89 386th 847 54.4%
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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 Black Fox Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 216 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1989 227 1 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 230
1990 249 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a -1 254
1991 265 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1992 248 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1993 277 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1994 271 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1995 434 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1996 434 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1997 447 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a -3 448
1998 483 9 2 4 0 n/a n/a -1 497
1999 501 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 509
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 509 509
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 519 519
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 397 397
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 397 397
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 434 434
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 431 431
2006 411 8 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2007 416 9 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2008 456 8 7 31 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2009 460 15 8 30 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2010 452 15 6 41 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2011 404 12 1 44 0 4 0 0 465
2012 474 17 0 20 0 3 1 0 515
2013 491 13 1 31 0 0 4 0 540
2014 480 15 2 33 0 0 2 0 532
2015 469 13 0 24 0 1 6 0 513
2016 455 11 0 35 0 1 8 0 510
2017 475 13 0 29 0 1 10 0 528
2018 483 18 0 33 0 1 18 0 553
2019 485 19 0 35 0 1 19 0 559
2020 489 20 0 36 0 1 24 0 570
2021 417 19 0 35 0 1 16 0 488
2022 428 14 1 37 0 1 14 0 495
2023 446 12 1 37 0 0 14 0 510

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 Black Fox Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 221 8.0 27.6 n/a
1989 230 8.0 28.7 n/a
1990 254 8.0 31.7 n/a
1991 272 12.0 22.6 n/a
1992 255 12.0 21.2 n/a
1993 280 12.0 23.3 n/a
1994 278 14.0 19.9 n/a
1995 443 19.0 23.3 n/a
1996 443 19.0 23.3 n/a
1997 448 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 497 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 509 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 509 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 519 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 397 n/a n/a n/a
2003 397 n/a n/a n/a
2004 434 n/a n/a n/a
2005 431 n/a n/a n/a
2006 442 28.0 15.8 n/a
2007 452 31.0 14.6 52.9
2008 502 29.0 17.3 52.6
2009 513 28.0 18.3 55.9
2010 514 29.0 17.7 66.1
2011 465 29.0 16.0 74.2
2012 515 29.0 17.7 68
2013 540 31.0 17.4 66.1
2014 532 33.0 16.1 67.5
2015 513 33.0 15.5 56.9
2016 510 34.0 15.0 60.2
2017 528 34.0 15.5 n/a
2018 553 31.0 17.8 n/a
2019 559 32.6 17.1 n/a
2020 570 31.5 18.0 n/a
2021 488 35.0 13.9 n/a
2022 495 31.5 15.7 n/a
2023 510 31.0 16.4 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 Black Fox Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 221 8.0 27.6 n/a
1989 230 8.0 28.7 n/a
1990 254 8.0 31.7 n/a
1991 272 12.0 22.6 n/a
1992 255 12.0 21.2 n/a
1993 280 12.0 23.3 n/a
1994 278 14.0 19.9 n/a
1995 443 19.0 23.3 n/a
1996 443 19.0 23.3 n/a
1997 448 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 497 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 509 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 509 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 519 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 397 n/a n/a n/a
2003 397 n/a n/a n/a
2004 434 n/a n/a n/a
2005 431 n/a n/a n/a
2006 442 28.0 15.8 n/a
2007 452 31.0 14.6 52.9
2008 502 29.0 17.3 52.6
2009 513 28.0 18.3 55.9
2010 514 29.0 17.7 66.1
2011 465 29.0 16.0 74.2
2012 515 29.0 17.7 68
2013 540 31.0 17.4 66.1
2014 532 33.0 16.1 67.5
2015 513 33.0 15.5 56.9
2016 510 34.0 15.0 60.2
2017 528 34.0 15.5 n/a
2018 553 31.0 17.8 n/a
2019 559 32.6 17.1 n/a
2020 570 31.5 18.0 n/a
2021 488 35.0 13.9 n/a
2022 495 31.5 15.7 n/a
2023 510 31.0 16.4 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 Black Fox Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $747 (9.0%) $6,901 (83.0%) $8,318
2020 $569 (6.9%) $7,045 (85.3%) $8,258
2021 $1,064 (10.8%) $8,126 (82.3%) $9,879
2022 $1,067 (8.5%) $10,774 (85.9%) $12,536
2023 $1,043 (10.2%) $8,436 (82.2%) $10,262

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Fox 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 271st of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 355th of 1020 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Black Fox Elementary School)56.845.7
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bradley County)45.241.3
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Black Fox Elementary School)44.451.9
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bradley County)42.247.9
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Black Fox Elementary School)50.648.2
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bradley County)49.450.5
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Black Fox Elementary School)40.553
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bradley County)38.452.5
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Black Fox Elementary School)40.742.7
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bradley County)50.349.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Black Fox Elementary School)38.539.3
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bradley County)38.645.4
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Black Fox Elementary School)4945.5
 3.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Bradley County)41.842.8
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Black Fox Elementary School)4147.8
 6.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bradley County)35.341.8
 6.5%
   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 Students559510
 8.8%
African American1912
 36.8%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic3537
 5.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White485446
 8%
Two or More Races1914
 26.3%


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Students who attend Black Fox Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Forest Middle School
High : Bradley Central High School

Students at Black Fox Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Black Fox Elementary School ranks 342nd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 510 students attended Black Fox Elementary 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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