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Rock Creek Elementary

Summary:

Rock Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Estill Springs, Tennessee, serving 418 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Franklin County School District, which is ranked 109 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rock Creek Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to the state and surrounding schools. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are well below the Tennessee averages, with particularly low performance for female, male, and white students, as well as those from low socioeconomic backgrounds and with special needs. Despite being part of the same district, nearby schools like Clark Memorial School and Decherd Elementary generally outperform Rock Creek Elementary in academic proficiency and statewide rankings.

The school's struggles may be attributed to a combination of factors, including its high percentage of white students, lower per-student spending compared to higher-performing nearby schools, and a higher student-teacher ratio. Addressing these disparities and implementing targeted interventions may be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at Rock Creek Elementary and providing students with the support they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 901 Rock Creek RD
       Estill Springs, TN  37330

(931) 649-5435

District: Franklin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
755th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Rock Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Middle School
High:    Franklin County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Hispanic:
2.6%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.2% Help


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Compare Details Rock Creek Elementary ranks worse than 74.2% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.12. (See more...)
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Rock Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Creek Elementary 755th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Rock Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Franklin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin County 111th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rock Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 44.12 481st 809 40.5%
2011 43.55 515th 818 37.0%
2012 50.34 445th 820 45.7%
2013 46.62 580th 846 31.4%
2014 43.10 530th 853 37.9%
2015 36.48 632nd 855 26.1%
2017 55.03 254th 646 60.7%
2018 39.05 599th 997 39.9%
2019 32.84 681st 985 30.9%
2021 33.42 637th 983 35.2%
2022 38.43 600th 1000 40.0%
2023 23.57 792nd 1020 22.4%
2024 28.12 755th 1018 25.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.96 380th 447 15.0%
2024 25.33 481st 582 17.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.61 532nd 877 39.3%
2019 21.66 727th 821 11.4%
2021 35.05 540th 823 34.4%
2022 47.54 414th 858 51.7%
2023 27.04 673rd 865 22.2%
2024 38.71 535th 853 37.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.43 677th 926 26.9%
2021 37.87 566th 945 40.1%
2022 38.54 585th 975 40.0%
2023 30.70 691st 989 30.1%
2024 25.24 765th 990 22.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.58 595th 916 35.0%
2021 31.92 629th 941 33.2%
2022 37.17 601st 980 38.7%
2023 19.10 828th 987 16.1%
2024 30.20 715th 991 27.9%
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Rank History for White students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.82 653rd 841 22.4%
2019 23.22 686th 812 15.5%
2021 26.16 666th 844 21.1%
2022 25.74 680th 844 19.4%
2023 13.27 809th 852 5.0%
2024 16.88 774th 847 8.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Rock Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 717 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1989 758 14 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 6 778
1990 746 16 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1991 784 11 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1992 578 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1993 583 8 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1994 551 7 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1995 581 7 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1996 581 7 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1997 583 8 0 6 0 n/a n/a -1 596
1998 495 38 1 4 0 n/a n/a -1 537
1999 555 9 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 513 513
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 557 557
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 578 578
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 578 578
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 582 582
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 625 625
2006 612 15 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2007 507 13 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2008 461 5 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2009 440 9 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2010 409 3 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2011 415 3 7 2 0 0 0 0 427
2012 394 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 409
2013 395 3 7 3 0 0 1 0 409
2014 374 8 8 3 1 0 0 0 394
2015 339 11 2 4 1 0 1 0 358
2016 326 12 2 5 1 0 2 0 348
2017 336 14 2 9 0 0 2 0 363
2018 315 14 2 8 0 0 0 0 339
2019 336 8 4 12 0 1 4 0 365
2020 375 10 3 11 0 1 2 0 402
2021 379 9 2 8 0 1 3 0 402
2022 412 8 1 12 0 0 4 0 437
2023 389 9 1 11 0 0 8 0 418

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rock Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 729 33.0 22.0 n/a
1989 778 33.0 23.5 n/a
1990 764 34.0 22.4 n/a
1991 798 34.0 23.4 n/a
1992 588 34.0 17.2 n/a
1993 597 34.0 17.6 n/a
1994 567 27.0 21.0 n/a
1995 597 33.0 18.1 n/a
1996 597 33.0 18.1 n/a
1997 596 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 567 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 513 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 557 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 578 n/a n/a n/a
2003 578 n/a n/a n/a
2004 582 n/a n/a n/a
2005 625 n/a n/a n/a
2006 641 36.0 17.8 n/a
2007 536 32.0 16.8 54.1
2008 483 31.0 15.6 50.1
2009 466 29.0 16.1 55.4
2010 424 27.0 15.7 55.4
2011 427 28.0 15.2 57.4
2012 409 26.0 15.7 62.1
2013 409 28.0 14.6 63.3
2014 394 26.0 15.1 61.4
2015 358 25.0 14.3 62
2016 348 24.0 14.5 69.8
2017 363 26.0 13.9 n/a
2018 339 25.0 13.5 n/a
2019 365 24.0 15.2 n/a
2020 402 23.9 16.8 60.2
2021 402 23.5 17.1 n/a
2022 437 23.5 18.5 n/a
2023 418 25.0 16.7 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 Rock Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 729 33.0 22.0 n/a
1989 778 33.0 23.5 n/a
1990 764 34.0 22.4 n/a
1991 798 34.0 23.4 n/a
1992 588 34.0 17.2 n/a
1993 597 34.0 17.6 n/a
1994 567 27.0 21.0 n/a
1995 597 33.0 18.1 n/a
1996 597 33.0 18.1 n/a
1997 596 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 567 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 513 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 557 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 578 n/a n/a n/a
2003 578 n/a n/a n/a
2004 582 n/a n/a n/a
2005 625 n/a n/a n/a
2006 641 36.0 17.8 n/a
2007 536 32.0 16.8 54.1
2008 483 31.0 15.6 50.1
2009 466 29.0 16.1 55.4
2010 424 27.0 15.7 55.4
2011 427 28.0 15.2 57.4
2012 409 26.0 15.7 62.1
2013 409 28.0 14.6 63.3
2014 394 26.0 15.1 61.4
2015 358 25.0 14.3 62
2016 348 24.0 14.5 69.8
2017 363 26.0 13.9 n/a
2018 339 25.0 13.5 n/a
2019 365 24.0 15.2 n/a
2020 402 23.9 16.8 60.2
2021 402 23.5 17.1 n/a
2022 437 23.5 18.5 n/a
2023 418 25.0 16.7 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 Rock Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $983 (9.4%) $8,831 (84.2%) $10,484
2020 $971 (9.5%) $8,308 (81.3%) $10,215
2021 $1,215 (11.5%) $8,661 (81.8%) $10,586
2022 $2,041 (18.6%) $8,295 (75.5%) $10,991
2023 $2,171 (17.9%) $9,220 (75.9%) $12,147

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Creek Elementary

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 681st of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 792nd of 1020 Elementary schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Creek Elementary)30.921.9
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)3233.6
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Elementary)30.917.2
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin County)3235.3
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Creek Elementary)3420.7
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)30.735
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Elementary)20.834.5
 13.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin County)2940.7
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Creek Elementary)33.318.6
 14.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)37.436.1
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Elementary)31.118.6
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin County)30.830.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Rock Creek Elementary)32.720.4
 12.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Franklin County)27.827.4
 0.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rock Creek Elementary)27.523.2
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Franklin County)27.128.6
 1.5%
   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 Students365418
 14.5%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1211
 8.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White336389
 15.8%
Two or More Races48
 100%

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Students who attend Rock Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Middle School
High : Franklin County High School

Rock Creek Elementary ranks 755th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Rock Creek Elementary are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Rock Creek Elementary.


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