White Bluff Elementary

Summary:

White Bluff Elementary is a public elementary school serving 464 students in grades PK-5 in White Bluff, Tennessee, which is part of the Dickson County School District. While the school generally performs above the state average, it lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, particularly in mathematics and English language arts.

One key differentiator is the school's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.93%) compared to the more diverse student populations at surrounding schools. Additionally, White Bluff Elementary's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and special education students, are notably lower than its overall ranking, indicating achievement gaps for these populations. The school's per-student spending has increased in recent years, suggesting a focus on resource allocation, but the academic performance still trails some of its peers.

When compared to other schools in the Dickson County district and nearby districts, such as Centennial Elementary, The Discovery School, and Montgomery Central Elementary, White Bluff Elementary has an opportunity to learn from the instructional practices and strategies employed at the higher-performing schools. By addressing the specific needs of its diverse student population and focusing on equitable outcomes, White Bluff Elementary has the potential to improve and provide an even stronger educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 377 School RD
       White Bluff, TN  37187


(615) 740-5775

District: Dickson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
395th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend White Bluff Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    W James Middle School
High:    Creek Wood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Hispanic:
7.8%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51% Help


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Compare Details White Bluff Elementary ranks better than 61.2% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.48. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Bluff Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks White Bluff Elementary 395th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See White Bluff Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:
White students:


Dickson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dickson County 30th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White Bluff Elementary

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Rank History for all students at White Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 64.11 296th 809 63.4%
2011 74.51 191st 818 76.7%
2012 65.45 299th 820 63.5%
2013 63.64 339th 846 59.9%
2014 58.68 318th 853 62.7%
2015 57.98 377th 855 55.9%
2017 41.73 391st 646 39.5%
2018 68.39 226th 997 77.3%
2019 57.29 343rd 985 65.2%
2021 49.19 446th 983 54.6%
2022 53.63 412th 1000 58.8%
2023 47.22 507th 1020 50.3%
2024 56.48 395th 1018 61.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at White Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.97 121st 395 69.4%
2019 39.51 142nd 255 44.3%
2021 35.23 240th 369 35.0%
2022 57.00 140th 447 68.7%
2023 32.14 374th 528 29.2%
2024 30.72 411th 582 29.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.59 114th 877 87.0%
2019 59.10 248th 821 69.8%
2021 44.85 420th 823 49.0%
2022 46.60 425th 858 50.5%
2023 45.52 460th 865 46.8%
2024 52.77 352nd 853 58.7%
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Rank History for Female students at White Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.86 270th 926 70.8%
2021 54.18 367th 945 61.2%
2022 48.30 467th 975 52.1%
2023 46.46 508th 989 48.6%
2024 49.96 449th 990 54.6%
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Rank History for Male students at White Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.13 416th 916 54.6%
2021 40.58 518th 941 45.0%
2022 56.03 355th 980 63.8%
2023 45.96 501st 987 49.2%
2024 60.14 328th 991 66.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at White Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.32 371st 415 10.6%
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Rank History for White students at White Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.66 269th 841 68.0%
2019 46.18 399th 812 50.9%
2021 36.59 538th 844 36.3%
2022 40.00 493rd 844 41.6%
2023 35.80 564th 852 33.8%
2024 43.77 458th 847 45.9%
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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 White Bluff Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 581 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1989 585 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 585
1990 591 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1991 488 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 100 589
1992 592 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 615 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1994 640 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1995 614 0 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1996 614 0 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1997 635 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 4 648
1998 589 39 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1999 627 0 1 12 2 n/a n/a -1 641
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 652 652
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 495 495
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 504 504
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 504 504
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 474 474
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 480 480
2006 483 5 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 506 6 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2008 542 8 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 560
2009 548 6 0 7 7 n/a n/a 0 568
2010 550 5 0 8 6 n/a n/a 0 569
2011 534 6 0 16 5 0 6 0 567
2012 520 5 0 24 5 0 7 0 561
2013 517 8 0 22 4 0 9 0 560
2014 523 7 0 29 2 0 16 0 577
2015 503 6 3 27 0 0 14 0 553
2016 506 5 3 23 0 0 16 0 553
2017 501 3 2 21 0 0 15 0 542
2018 515 3 1 20 0 0 12 0 551
2019 517 1 2 21 0 0 10 0 551
2020 485 5 2 25 0 0 7 0 524
2021 340 4 0 16 0 0 7 0 367
2022 423 7 2 28 0 0 10 0 470
2023 408 2 1 36 0 0 17 0 464

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 White Bluff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 25.0 23.2 n/a
1989 585 25.0 23.4 n/a
1990 591 25.0 23.6 n/a
1991 589 31.0 19.0 n/a
1992 593 31.0 19.1 n/a
1993 620 31.0 20.0 n/a
1994 645 31.0 20.8 n/a
1995 623 31.0 20.1 n/a
1996 623 31.0 20.1 n/a
1997 648 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 634 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 641 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 652 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 495 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 504 n/a n/a n/a
2003 504 n/a n/a n/a
2004 474 n/a n/a n/a
2005 480 n/a n/a n/a
2006 496 26.0 19.1 n/a
2007 519 32.0 16.2 44.5
2008 560 35.4 15.8 39.6
2009 568 38.0 14.9 47.5
2010 569 39.0 14.5 54.8
2011 567 39.0 14.5 59.1
2012 561 37.0 15.1 55.6
2013 560 39.0 14.3 57.9
2014 577 41.0 14.0 58.1
2015 553 42.0 13.1 58.6
2016 553 42.0 13.1 59.9
2017 542 42.0 12.9 n/a
2018 551 39.0 14.1 n/a
2019 551 37.0 14.8 n/a
2020 524 42.0 12.4 51
2021 367 31.6 11.6 n/a
2022 470 38.1 12.3 n/a
2023 464 40.5 11.4 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 White Bluff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 25.0 23.2 n/a
1989 585 25.0 23.4 n/a
1990 591 25.0 23.6 n/a
1991 589 31.0 19.0 n/a
1992 593 31.0 19.1 n/a
1993 620 31.0 20.0 n/a
1994 645 31.0 20.8 n/a
1995 623 31.0 20.1 n/a
1996 623 31.0 20.1 n/a
1997 648 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 634 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 641 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 652 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 495 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 504 n/a n/a n/a
2003 504 n/a n/a n/a
2004 474 n/a n/a n/a
2005 480 n/a n/a n/a
2006 496 26.0 19.1 n/a
2007 519 32.0 16.2 44.5
2008 560 35.4 15.8 39.6
2009 568 38.0 14.9 47.5
2010 569 39.0 14.5 54.8
2011 567 39.0 14.5 59.1
2012 561 37.0 15.1 55.6
2013 560 39.0 14.3 57.9
2014 577 41.0 14.0 58.1
2015 553 42.0 13.1 58.6
2016 553 42.0 13.1 59.9
2017 542 42.0 12.9 n/a
2018 551 39.0 14.1 n/a
2019 551 37.0 14.8 n/a
2020 524 42.0 12.4 51
2021 367 31.6 11.6 n/a
2022 470 38.1 12.3 n/a
2023 464 40.5 11.4 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 White Bluff Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $775 (9.7%) $6,658 (83.1%) $8,014
2020 $754 (7.8%) $8,398 (86.4%) $9,715
2021 $982 (7.9%) $10,714 (86.2%) $12,426
2022 $1,551 (13.3%) $9,406 (80.6%) $11,666
2023 $1,912 (14.3%) $10,595 (79.4%) $13,336

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

Impact of COVID-19 on White Bluff Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 343rd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 507th of 1020 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (White Bluff Elementary)33.723.3
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dickson County)43.634.1
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (White Bluff Elementary)30.235.6
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dickson County)38.942.4
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (White Bluff Elementary)49.428.4
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dickson County)53.744.1
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (White Bluff Elementary)43.834.6
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dickson County)36.745.1
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (White Bluff Elementary)44.753.5
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dickson County)6150.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (White Bluff Elementary)48.243.7
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dickson County)44.347.6
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (White Bluff Elementary)42.734.7
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dickson County)47.638.7
 8.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (White Bluff Elementary)40.837.8
 3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dickson County)37.339.9
 2.6%
   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 Students551464
 15.8%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2136
 71.4%
Pacific Islander00
White517408
 21.1%
Two or More Races1017
 70%


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Students who attend White Bluff Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : W James Middle School
High : Creek Wood High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended White Bluff Elementary.

Students at White Bluff Elementary are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

White Bluff Elementary ranks 395th 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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