North Lee Elementary School

Summary:

North Lee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, Tennessee, serving 513 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Bradley County school district.

North Lee Elementary consistently outperforms the Bradley County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for TNReady assessments across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's overall proficiency rate in Mathematics was 62.5%, compared to 43.4% for Bradley County and 39.7% for Tennessee. North Lee Elementary has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15-20% of Tennessee elementary schools over the past several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has particularly strong performance among its male students, African American students, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 15%, top 3%, and top 8% of Tennessee elementary schools in those subgroups, respectively.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Michigan Avenue Elementary in the Bradley County district, North Lee Elementary stands out as a high-performing outlier, with significantly higher proficiency rates across subject areas. While the school is already a model of academic excellence, there are still opportunities for growth, particularly in science proficiency, which lags slightly behind the school's strong performance in mathematics and English language arts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 205 Sequoia DR
       Cleveland, TN  37312


(423) 478-8809

District: Bradley County

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,715 Help


Students who attend North Lee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ocoee Middle School
High:    Walker Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  509

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
8.1%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Lee Elementary School ranks better than 84.2% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Bradley County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.06. (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 (78.6%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Lee Elementary School is 16.1. 9 elementary schools in the Bradley County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Lee Elementary School is $8,715, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Bradley County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Lee Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Lee Elementary School 161st of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See North Lee 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 North Lee Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Lee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 90.66 68th 809 91.6%
2011 89.72 75th 818 90.8%
2012 89.09 80th 820 90.2%
2013 83.65 99th 846 88.3%
2014 70.10 192nd 853 77.5%
2015 65.39 290th 855 66.1%
2017 83.08 51st 646 92.1%
2018 82.61 125th 997 87.5%
2019 86.83 108th 985 89.0%
2021 77.50 155th 983 84.2%
2022 86.31 107th 1000 89.3%
2023 83.71 124th 1020 87.8%
2024 79.06 161st 1018 84.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Lee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.75 112th 877 87.2%
2019 81.69 51st 821 93.8%
2021 73.49 109th 823 86.8%
2022 43.96 457th 858 46.7%
2023 81.64 67th 865 92.3%
2024 51.98 364th 853 57.3%
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Rank History for Female students at North Lee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.15 108th 926 88.3%
2021 73.77 165th 945 82.5%
2022 82.52 118th 975 87.9%
2023 75.28 172nd 989 82.6%
2024 71.36 221st 990 77.7%
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Rank History for Male students at North Lee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.26 105th 916 88.5%
2021 77.06 158th 941 83.2%
2022 86.59 103rd 980 89.5%
2023 87.86 98th 987 90.1%
2024 82.37 124th 991 87.5%
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Rank History for African American students at North Lee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.79 36th 450 92.0%
2022 95.14 12th 483 97.5%
2024 60.18 163rd 498 67.3%
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Rank History for White students at North Lee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.91 142nd 841 83.1%
2019 82.31 125th 812 84.6%
2021 74.75 154th 844 81.8%
2022 79.94 128th 844 84.8%
2023 77.48 148th 852 82.6%
2024 71.53 189th 847 77.7%
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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 North Lee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 576 7 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1989 591 14 4 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 615
1990 600 15 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1991 547 16 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1992 548 16 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1993 567 17 2 13 0 n/a n/a 5 604
1994 493 19 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1995 485 13 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1996 485 13 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1997 474 8 4 14 0 n/a n/a 14 514
1998 501 9 2 4 0 n/a n/a -2 514
1999 488 14 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 457 457
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 514 514
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 441 441
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 441 441
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 435 435
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 460 460
2006 461 4 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2007 466 5 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2008 480 6 5 15 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2009 458 15 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 492
2010 446 17 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2011 439 16 3 7 1 2 2 0 470
2012 441 13 2 10 2 1 4 0 473
2013 420 14 3 11 1 1 6 0 456
2014 454 13 4 10 1 1 11 0 494
2015 426 18 8 24 0 0 13 0 489
2016 409 20 7 29 0 0 15 0 480
2017 410 16 9 31 0 0 10 0 476
2018 396 24 10 30 1 0 16 0 477
2019 397 22 12 25 1 0 24 0 481
2020 385 14 7 24 0 0 31 0 461
2021 366 14 7 23 0 0 37 0 447
2022 398 21 7 22 0 0 30 0 478
2023 421 17 14 34 0 1 26 0 513
2024 400 23 16 41 0 2 27 0 509

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 North Lee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 590 20.0 29.5 n/a
1989 615 20.0 30.7 n/a
1990 619 20.0 30.9 n/a
1991 570 26.0 21.9 n/a
1992 571 26.0 21.9 n/a
1993 604 26.0 23.2 n/a
1994 525 26.0 20.2 n/a
1995 519 26.0 20.0 n/a
1996 519 26.0 20.0 n/a
1997 514 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 514 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 521 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 457 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 514 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 441 n/a n/a n/a
2003 441 n/a n/a n/a
2004 435 n/a n/a n/a
2005 460 n/a n/a n/a
2006 480 26.0 18.5 n/a
2007 488 28.0 17.4 21.5
2008 507 28.0 18.1 22.7
2009 492 28.7 17.1 23.2
2010 480 28.5 16.8 32.1
2011 470 27.8 16.9 36.2
2012 473 27.8 17.0 33.4
2013 456 26.0 17.5 31.6
2014 494 26.0 19.0 34.4
2015 489 27.0 18.1 34.6
2016 480 27.0 17.7 42.3
2017 476 26.0 18.3 n/a
2018 477 26.0 18.3 n/a
2019 481 29.0 16.5 n/a
2020 461 27.0 17.0 33.8
2021 447 26.5 16.8 n/a
2022 478 30.0 15.9 n/a
2023 513 28.5 18.0 n/a
2024 509 31.5 16.1 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 North Lee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 590 20.0 29.5 n/a
1989 615 20.0 30.7 n/a
1990 619 20.0 30.9 n/a
1991 570 26.0 21.9 n/a
1992 571 26.0 21.9 n/a
1993 604 26.0 23.2 n/a
1994 525 26.0 20.2 n/a
1995 519 26.0 20.0 n/a
1996 519 26.0 20.0 n/a
1997 514 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 514 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 521 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 457 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 514 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 441 n/a n/a n/a
2003 441 n/a n/a n/a
2004 435 n/a n/a n/a
2005 460 n/a n/a n/a
2006 480 26.0 18.5 n/a
2007 488 28.0 17.4 21.5
2008 507 28.0 18.1 22.7
2009 492 28.7 17.1 23.2
2010 480 28.5 16.8 32.1
2011 470 27.8 16.9 36.2
2012 473 27.8 17.0 33.4
2013 456 26.0 17.5 31.6
2014 494 26.0 19.0 34.4
2015 489 27.0 18.1 34.6
2016 480 27.0 17.7 42.3
2017 476 26.0 18.3 n/a
2018 477 26.0 18.3 n/a
2019 481 29.0 16.5 n/a
2020 461 27.0 17.0 33.8
2021 447 26.5 16.8 n/a
2022 478 30.0 15.9 n/a
2023 513 28.5 18.0 n/a
2024 509 31.5 16.1 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 North Lee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $285 (3.7%) $6,919 (90.4%) $7,653
2020 $270 (3.3%) $7,405 (90.4%) $8,193
2021 $634 (7.2%) $7,586 (86.1%) $8,814
2022 $632 (7.3%) $7,458 (85.6%) $8,712
2023 $698 (8.0%) $7,476 (85.8%) $8,715

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Lee Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 108th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 124th of 1020 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Lee Elementary School)65.256.2
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bradley County)45.241.3
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Lee Elementary School)53.654.2
 0.6%
   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 (North Lee Elementary School)65.872.7
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bradley County)49.450.5
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Lee Elementary School)64.472.7
 8.3%
   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 (North Lee Elementary School)53.371.9
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bradley County)50.349.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Lee Elementary School)59.652.8
 6.8%
   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 (North Lee Elementary School)60.867.6
 6.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Bradley County)41.842.8
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Lee Elementary School)59.360.2
 0.9%
   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 Students481513
 6.7%
African American2217
 22.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1214
 16.7%
Hispanic2534
 36%
Pacific Islander01
White397421
 6%
Two or More Races2426
 8.3%


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Students who attend North Lee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ocoee Middle School
High : Walker Valley High School

North Lee Elementary School ranks 161st of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 509 students attended North Lee Elementary School.

Students at North Lee Elementary School are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian.


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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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