Parsons Elementary

Summary:

Parsons Elementary is a public elementary school in Parsons, Tennessee, serving 376 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Decatur County School District. The school has a predominantly white student population and has shown fluctuating academic performance on state assessments in recent years.

While Parsons Elementary has a relatively high spending per student of $10,779 and has performed well for certain student subgroups, its overall proficiency rates in Mathematics (40.4%) and English Language Arts (43.4%) in 2023-2024 were lower than the Decatur County and Tennessee state averages. However, the school's Science proficiency (52.9%) was higher than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, Parsons Elementary's performance is mixed, with Decaturville Elementary outperforming it in both Mathematics and English Language Arts.

The school's lack of racial diversity, with a predominantly white student population, may warrant further investigation. Additionally, the fluctuating performance on state assessments suggests the need for a closer examination of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems to ensure more consistent academic achievement. Parsons Elementary's strong performance for students of low socioeconomic status, however, could be an area of focus and potential best practices that could be shared with other schools in the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 182 West 4th ST
       Parsons, TN  38363


(731) 847-7317

District: Decatur County

SchoolDigger Rank:
390th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Parsons Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Decatur County Middle School
High:    Riverside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.4%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.1% Help


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Compare Details Parsons Elementary ranks better than 61.7% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Parsons Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Parsons Elementary 390th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Parsons Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Decatur County:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur County 23rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parsons Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Parsons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 28.42 639th 809 21.0%
2011 36.59 583rd 818 28.7%
2012 67.94 276th 820 66.3%
2013 66.12 300th 846 64.5%
2014 44.71 510th 853 40.2%
2015 48.94 493rd 855 42.3%
2017 32.56 489th 646 24.3%
2018 53.25 407th 997 59.2%
2019 59.82 310th 985 68.5%
2021 81.90 128th 983 87.0%
2022 69.52 238th 1000 76.2%
2023 46.54 520th 1020 49.0%
2024 57.20 390th 1018 61.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parsons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.26 271st 877 69.1%
2019 70.90 122nd 821 85.1%
2021 91.49 16th 823 98.1%
2022 73.41 141st 858 83.6%
2023 56.72 309th 865 64.3%
2024 67.45 187th 853 78.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Parsons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.74 303rd 926 67.3%
2021 79.21 129th 945 86.3%
2022 71.54 197th 975 79.8%
2023 39.54 585th 989 40.8%
2024 54.59 385th 990 61.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Parsons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.05 331st 916 63.9%
2021 79.93 135th 941 85.7%
2022 63.35 268th 980 72.7%
2023 51.88 435th 987 55.9%
2024 56.90 368th 991 62.9%
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Rank History for White students at Parsons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.91 429th 841 49.0%
2019 48.15 372nd 812 54.2%
2021 76.04 148th 844 82.5%
2022 57.33 293rd 844 65.3%
2023 29.53 648th 852 23.9%
2024 46.51 423rd 847 50.1%
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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 Parsons Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 318 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 325
1989 317 11 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 329
1990 323 13 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1991 320 12 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1992 307 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1993 275 13 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1994 264 19 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1995 304 22 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1996 304 22 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1997 331 22 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 352
1998 363 15 0 4 0 n/a n/a 3 385
1999 349 24 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 384
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 396 396
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 443 443
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 421 421
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 421 421
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 394 394
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 423 423
2006 384 12 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 397 12 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2008 423 16 2 22 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2009 424 17 3 25 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2010 422 15 2 27 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2011 417 17 2 30 1 0 1 0 468
2012 400 15 1 34 0 0 4 0 454
2013 373 15 1 28 0 0 8 0 425
2014 405 14 1 23 0 0 2 0 445
2015 370 15 3 34 2 0 2 0 426
2016 359 10 8 31 1 0 2 0 411
2017 349 10 7 28 2 0 2 0 398
2018 348 10 10 25 2 0 2 0 397
2019 314 13 9 18 2 0 6 0 362
2020 309 8 12 25 3 0 8 0 365
2021 302 7 13 17 2 1 10 0 352
2022 314 6 9 19 2 0 12 0 362
2023 321 6 7 23 2 1 16 0 376

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 Parsons Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 325 20.0 16.2 n/a
1989 329 20.0 16.4 n/a
1990 338 20.0 16.9 n/a
1991 333 20.0 16.6 n/a
1992 319 20.0 15.9 n/a
1993 292 20.0 14.6 n/a
1994 286 20.0 14.3 n/a
1995 327 19.0 17.2 n/a
1996 327 19.0 17.2 n/a
1997 352 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 385 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 384 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 396 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 443 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 421 n/a n/a n/a
2003 421 n/a n/a n/a
2004 394 n/a n/a n/a
2005 423 n/a n/a n/a
2006 419 32.0 13.1 n/a
2007 440 31.0 14.2 46.8
2008 464 33.0 14.1 48.5
2009 470 34.0 13.8 54.9
2010 467 33.0 14.1 61.9
2011 468 35.0 13.3 66.2
2012 454 38.0 11.9 67.4
2013 425 36.0 11.8 66.4
2014 445 31.8 13.9 63.1
2015 426 30.0 14.2 62.4
2016 411 30.0 13.7 68.6
2017 398 29.0 13.7 n/a
2018 397 26.0 15.2 n/a
2019 362 26.0 13.9 n/a
2020 365 27.0 13.5 61.1
2021 352 27.3 12.8 n/a
2022 362 26.8 13.4 n/a
2023 376 26.2 14.3 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 Parsons Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 325 20.0 16.2 n/a
1989 329 20.0 16.4 n/a
1990 338 20.0 16.9 n/a
1991 333 20.0 16.6 n/a
1992 319 20.0 15.9 n/a
1993 292 20.0 14.6 n/a
1994 286 20.0 14.3 n/a
1995 327 19.0 17.2 n/a
1996 327 19.0 17.2 n/a
1997 352 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 385 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 384 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 396 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 443 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 421 n/a n/a n/a
2003 421 n/a n/a n/a
2004 394 n/a n/a n/a
2005 423 n/a n/a n/a
2006 419 32.0 13.1 n/a
2007 440 31.0 14.2 46.8
2008 464 33.0 14.1 48.5
2009 470 34.0 13.8 54.9
2010 467 33.0 14.1 61.9
2011 468 35.0 13.3 66.2
2012 454 38.0 11.9 67.4
2013 425 36.0 11.8 66.4
2014 445 31.8 13.9 63.1
2015 426 30.0 14.2 62.4
2016 411 30.0 13.7 68.6
2017 398 29.0 13.7 n/a
2018 397 26.0 15.2 n/a
2019 362 26.0 13.9 n/a
2020 365 27.0 13.5 61.1
2021 352 27.3 12.8 n/a
2022 362 26.8 13.4 n/a
2023 376 26.2 14.3 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 Parsons Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,273 (12.3%) $8,391 (81.1%) $10,349
2020 $1,008 (10.3%) $8,155 (83.2%) $9,807
2021 $1,433 (13.3%) $8,591 (79.7%) $10,778
2022 $1,586 (14.1%) $8,848 (78.6%) $11,260
2023 $1,509 (14.3%) $8,316 (78.7%) $10,570

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Parsons Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 310th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 520th of 1020 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Parsons Elementary)52.941.1
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Decatur County)63.146.5
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parsons Elementary)41.435.6
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Decatur County)42.342.6
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Parsons Elementary)54.432.8
 21.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Decatur County)54.335.2
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parsons Elementary)23.536.4
 12.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur County)33.338.3
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Parsons Elementary)53.637.1
 16.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Decatur County)54.249.5
 4.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Parsons Elementary)32.636
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Decatur County)31.341.8
 10.5%
   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 Students362376
 3.9%
African American136
 53.8%
American Indian22
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic1823
 27.8%
Pacific Islander01
White314321
 2.2%
Two or More Races616
 166.7%


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Students who attend Parsons Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Decatur County Middle School
High : Riverside High School

Students at Parsons Elementary are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Parsons Elementary.

Parsons Elementary ranks 390th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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