LaFollette Elementary School

Summary:

LaFollette Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in La Follette, Tennessee, with a student population of 507. The school is part of the Campbell County School District, which is ranked 125 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, LaFollette Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Tennessee elementary schools, with performance on TNReady assessments significantly below state and county averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 35.7% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.7% statewide and 32.7% in Campbell County. The school's racial demographics are also notable, with a higher percentage of White students (91.91%) compared to the state and county. Nearby schools like Jacksboro Elementary and Norris Elementary, which are in different school districts, significantly outperform LaFollette Elementary on academic measures.

The analysis of LaFollette Elementary School reveals a school that is struggling academically, with declining performance and subpar outcomes compared to state and county averages, as well as nearby schools. The school's demographics and funding levels suggest that it may face unique challenges that require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 195 Myers LN
       La Follette, TN  37766


(423) 562-3439

District: Campbell County

SchoolDigger Rank:
632nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,749 Help


Students who attend LaFollette Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jacksboro Middle School
    Lafollette Middle School
High:    Campbell County Comprehensive High School
    Jellico High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  493

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details LaFollette Elementary School ranks worse than 62.1% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Campbell County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.53. (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 (90.5%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at LaFollette Elementary School is 9.9, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Campbell County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at LaFollette Elementary School is $11,749, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Campbell County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

LaFollette Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks LaFollette Elementary School 632nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See LaFollette Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Campbell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Campbell County 127th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for LaFollette Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at LaFollette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 38.30 538th 809 33.5%
2011 62.59 312th 818 61.9%
2012 35.12 595th 820 27.4%
2013 17.77 803rd 846 5.1%
2014 13.00 793rd 853 7.0%
2015 19.61 771st 855 9.8%
2018 14.35 904th 997 9.3%
2019 12.08 918th 985 6.8%
2021 15.54 840th 983 14.5%
2022 18.39 840th 1000 16.0%
2023 27.03 762nd 1020 25.3%
2024 38.53 632nd 1018 37.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at LaFollette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.55 394th 395 0.3%
2021 24.20 318th 369 13.8%
2022 37.81 253rd 447 43.4%
2023 28.55 406th 528 23.1%
2024 21.66 523rd 582 10.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at LaFollette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.86 753rd 877 14.1%
2019 16.51 768th 821 6.5%
2021 23.77 671st 823 18.5%
2022 26.32 683rd 858 20.4%
2023 40.47 522nd 865 39.7%
2024 48.00 419th 853 50.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at LaFollette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.08 13th 18 27.8%
2024 79.64 3rd 17 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at LaFollette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.34 838th 926 9.5%
2021 13.32 832nd 945 12.0%
2022 15.74 853rd 975 12.5%
2023 30.52 693rd 989 29.9%
2024 46.35 517th 990 47.8%
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Rank History for Male students at LaFollette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.55 879th 916 4.0%
2021 17.88 795th 941 15.5%
2022 21.38 788th 980 19.6%
2023 23.85 766th 987 22.4%
2024 30.37 714th 991 28.0%
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Rank History for White students at LaFollette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.05 830th 841 1.3%
2019 6.36 807th 812 0.6%
2021 8.95 830th 844 1.7%
2022 10.08 824th 844 2.4%
2023 16.72 783rd 852 8.1%
2024 25.02 683rd 847 19.4%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 10, 2016

Open Quote Staff at this school only care about pushing kids through with failing scores to recieve more funding. Teachers in all of Campbell County shouldn't be qualified to train dogs, let alone teach children. How are kids supposed to know the difference between your/you're if the teachers don't know themselves? I also didn't sign my child up for religious education, yet that's most of what my child learned. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Open Quote We are a former military family with 4 grown sons and 2 elem age daughters. Needless to say we've dealt with a lot of schools during our 20 years of moving and Lafollette Elem is BY FAR the WORST school. Parent communication is horrid. Pto is constantly collecting money and there has been no field trips or anything. They had 2 dances planned that u had to pay to attend...of course. They cancelled 1 and the other one was.... unexplainable.At lunch the kids have to empty their tray and put there heads down when their done, not just the misbehaving kids....EVERY KID EVERY day and there's NO talking at lunch not even indoor voice. P.E. consist of watching movies or sometimes going to the playground. During "music" they draw or study or do homework. There is no incentive to do good be if a few students are bad the whole class gets punished. There is no phone call if school gets cancelled or no communication about ANYTHING! The secretary at the front desk is friendly but the school nurse rolled her eyes when my child came to see her. She makes my child afraid to say anything if she's sick. It's all work and nothing fun or stimulating for the kids. Nothing to be involved in.....just work. They get 1 20 min recess a day. There are 100 more reasons why lafollette elm is the worst school in the state. I could go on and on. It's been a horrible experience for my children and I'm glad it's almost over. Plz parents find a way if u can to drive ur child to another school. I would homeschool b4 I'd send mine back there next year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for LaFollette Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 755 5 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2010 755 6 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 771
2011 743 5 0 11 1 0 2 0 762
2012 709 5 0 17 1 0 1 0 733
2013 760 3 0 18 2 0 3 0 786
2014 771 3 1 23 2 0 0 0 800
2015 700 3 1 21 0 0 0 0 725
2016 674 3 2 21 0 0 0 0 700
2017 643 3 1 18 0 0 0 0 665
2018 614 2 3 24 0 0 1 0 644
2019 564 4 2 19 0 0 2 0 591
2020 515 6 1 17 1 0 2 0 542
2021 472 6 0 9 0 0 3 0 490
2022 454 3 0 13 0 3 13 0 486
2023 466 7 0 15 0 2 17 0 507
2024 446 1 2 22 0 2 20 0 493

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 LaFollette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 768 40.0 19.2 80.2
2010 771 53.9 14.2 87.4
2011 762 49.2 15.4 89.5
2012 733 49.0 14.9 86.4
2013 786 46.3 16.9 83.8
2014 800 47.7 16.7 87.9
2015 725 51.0 14.2 81.7
2016 700 46.0 15.2 89.3
2017 665 44.1 15.0 n/a
2018 644 41.0 15.7 n/a
2019 591 37.6 15.7 n/a
2020 542 37.3 14.5 n/a
2021 490 45.7 10.7 n/a
2022 486 47.1 10.3 n/a
2023 507 49.4 10.2 n/a
2024 493 49.5 9.9 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 LaFollette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 768 40.0 19.2 80.2
2010 771 53.9 14.2 87.4
2011 762 49.2 15.4 89.5
2012 733 49.0 14.9 86.4
2013 786 46.3 16.9 83.8
2014 800 47.7 16.7 87.9
2015 725 51.0 14.2 81.7
2016 700 46.0 15.2 89.3
2017 665 44.1 15.0 n/a
2018 644 41.0 15.7 n/a
2019 591 37.6 15.7 n/a
2020 542 37.3 14.5 n/a
2021 490 45.7 10.7 n/a
2022 486 47.1 10.3 n/a
2023 507 49.4 10.2 n/a
2024 493 49.5 9.9 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for LaFollette Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,462 (15.1%) $7,354 (75.9%) $9,690
2020 $1,464 (15.2%) $7,252 (75.3%) $9,631
2021 $2,075 (19.3%) $7,677 (71.2%) $10,776
2022 $2,792 (24.6%) $7,587 (66.9%) $11,337
2023 $3,070 (26.1%) $7,708 (65.6%) $11,749

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

Impact of COVID-19 on LaFollette Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 918th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 762nd of 1020 Elementary schools
 18.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (LaFollette Elementary School)13.628.2
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Campbell County)24.629.6
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (LaFollette Elementary School)7.423.5
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County)22.531.3
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (LaFollette Elementary School)26.330.2
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County)38.133.4
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (LaFollette Elementary School)11.734.4
 22.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County)23.237.5
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (LaFollette Elementary School)25.431.5
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County)26.937.7
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (LaFollette Elementary School)13.220.2
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County)24.832.1
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (LaFollette Elementary School)22.430
 7.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Campbell County)30.130.3
 0.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (LaFollette Elementary School)11.126.3
 15.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Campbell County)24.428.3
 3.9%
   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 Students591507
 14.2%
African American47
 75%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1915
 21.1%
Pacific Islander02
White564466
 17.4%
Two or More Races217
 750%


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LaFollette Elementary School ranks 632nd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at LaFollette Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 493 students attended LaFollette 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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