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Sewanee Elementary

Summary:

Sewanee Elementary is a public elementary school in Sewanee, Tennessee, serving 179 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Franklin County School District. This standout school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, ranking among the top 10% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Sewanee Elementary's academic excellence is evident across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 69.2% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, far exceeding the 28.1% proficiency rate for Franklin County and the 39.7% state average. The school's strong statewide ranking, placing 60th out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools, earned it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Sewanee Elementary's female and white student subgroups also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10% and top 15% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively.

While Sewanee Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, the school's relatively homogeneous student population, with over 92% of students identifying as white, raises questions about equity and access to high-performing educational opportunities for students of color in the region. The nearby schools in the Franklin County district generally lag behind Sewanee Elementary in academic proficiency and statewide rankings, suggesting the school may have unique advantages or resources that contribute to its success. Further investigation into the factors behind Sewanee Elementary's exceptional performance and the potential equity implications could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 209 University AVE
       Sewanee, TN  37375

(931) 598-5951

District: Franklin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Sewanee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South Middle School
High:    Franklin County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  179

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Hispanic:
2.8%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.6% Help


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Compare Details Sewanee Elementary ranks better than 94% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.34. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sewanee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sewanee Elementary 61st of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Sewanee Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Sewanee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sewanee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 95.12 45th 809 94.4%
2011 98.27 15th 818 98.2%
2012 85.68 101st 820 87.7%
2013 80.98 120th 846 85.8%
2014 73.27 162nd 853 81.0%
2015 78.78 142nd 855 83.4%
2017 87.04 38th 646 94.1%
2018 85.27 107th 997 89.3%
2019 80.65 147th 985 85.1%
2021 88.30 96th 983 90.2%
2022 94.67 54th 1000 94.6%
2023 91.73 79th 1020 92.3%
2024 93.34 61st 1018 94.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sewanee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.39 174th 926 81.2%
2021 75.86 153rd 945 83.8%
2022 91.05 73rd 975 92.5%
2023 89.49 92nd 989 90.7%
2024 95.60 32nd 990 96.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sewanee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.15 160th 916 82.5%
2021 92.15 62nd 941 93.4%
2022 94.95 41st 980 95.8%
2023 85.85 109th 987 89.0%
2024 83.77 119th 991 88.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sewanee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.60 119th 841 85.9%
2019 70.91 182nd 812 77.6%
2021 83.82 113th 844 86.6%
2022 90.34 71st 844 91.6%
2023 87.34 97th 852 88.6%
2024 88.13 91st 847 89.3%
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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 Sewanee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 255 10 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 269
1989 222 8 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 230
1990 246 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1991 256 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1992 261 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1993 253 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1994 256 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1995 232 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1996 232 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1997 227 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a -3 228
1998 216 16 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1999 241 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 309 309
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 273 273
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 236 236
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 236 236
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 249 249
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 264 264
2006 259 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2007 230 3 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 241
2008 223 2 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 234
2009 249 2 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 258
2010 238 5 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 257
2011 240 3 8 9 0 0 0 0 260
2012 229 1 7 9 0 0 0 0 246
2013 239 1 5 3 0 0 0 0 248
2014 224 0 7 3 0 0 1 0 235
2015 216 5 6 1 0 0 1 0 229
2016 216 6 6 0 0 0 3 0 231
2017 209 6 2 0 0 0 4 0 221
2018 200 4 2 0 0 0 3 0 209
2019 198 5 2 1 0 0 3 0 209
2020 186 3 2 3 0 0 5 0 199
2021 176 3 4 4 0 0 4 0 191
2022 147 2 0 6 0 0 4 0 159
2023 166 4 1 5 0 0 3 0 179

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 Sewanee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 269 14.0 19.2 n/a
1989 230 14.0 16.4 n/a
1990 256 14.0 18.2 n/a
1991 264 14.0 18.8 n/a
1992 269 14.0 19.2 n/a
1993 261 14.0 18.6 n/a
1994 264 15.0 17.6 n/a
1995 237 17.0 13.9 n/a
1996 237 17.0 13.9 n/a
1997 228 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 235 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 243 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 309 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 273 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 236 n/a n/a n/a
2003 236 n/a n/a n/a
2004 249 n/a n/a n/a
2005 264 n/a n/a n/a
2006 266 15.0 17.7 n/a
2007 241 13.0 18.5 26.6
2008 234 15.0 15.6 20.9
2009 258 16.0 16.1 25.2
2010 257 17.0 15.1 33.5
2011 260 16.0 16.2 36.9
2012 246 15.0 16.4 39.4
2013 248 15.0 16.5 35.9
2014 235 15.0 15.6 40
2015 229 15.0 15.2 37.6
2016 231 15.0 15.4 40.3
2017 221 15.0 14.7 n/a
2018 209 15.0 13.9 n/a
2019 209 15.0 13.9 n/a
2020 199 16.0 12.4 27.6
2021 191 13.0 14.6 n/a
2022 159 12.0 13.2 n/a
2023 179 14.0 12.7 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 Sewanee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 269 14.0 19.2 n/a
1989 230 14.0 16.4 n/a
1990 256 14.0 18.2 n/a
1991 264 14.0 18.8 n/a
1992 269 14.0 19.2 n/a
1993 261 14.0 18.6 n/a
1994 264 15.0 17.6 n/a
1995 237 17.0 13.9 n/a
1996 237 17.0 13.9 n/a
1997 228 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 235 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 243 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 309 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 273 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 236 n/a n/a n/a
2003 236 n/a n/a n/a
2004 249 n/a n/a n/a
2005 264 n/a n/a n/a
2006 266 15.0 17.7 n/a
2007 241 13.0 18.5 26.6
2008 234 15.0 15.6 20.9
2009 258 16.0 16.1 25.2
2010 257 17.0 15.1 33.5
2011 260 16.0 16.2 36.9
2012 246 15.0 16.4 39.4
2013 248 15.0 16.5 35.9
2014 235 15.0 15.6 40
2015 229 15.0 15.2 37.6
2016 231 15.0 15.4 40.3
2017 221 15.0 14.7 n/a
2018 209 15.0 13.9 n/a
2019 209 15.0 13.9 n/a
2020 199 16.0 12.4 27.6
2021 191 13.0 14.6 n/a
2022 159 12.0 13.2 n/a
2023 179 14.0 12.7 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 Sewanee Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $350 (3.4%) $9,276 (90.3%) $10,273
2020 $262 (2.6%) $9,157 (90.5%) $10,122
2021 $592 (5.4%) $9,610 (88.0%) $10,918
2022 $2,279 (15.2%) $11,878 (79.2%) $15,001
2023 $1,672 (11.3%) $12,218 (82.3%) $14,851

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sewanee Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 147th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 79th of 1020 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sewanee Elementary)46.270.3
 24.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)3233.6
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sewanee Elementary)51.364.9
 13.6%
   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 (Sewanee Elementary)5053.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)30.735
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sewanee Elementary)5080
 30%
   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 (Sewanee Elementary)76.587.5
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)37.436.1
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sewanee Elementary)61.883.3
 21.5%
   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 (Sewanee Elementary)57.769.2
 11.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Franklin County)27.827.4
 0.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sewanee Elementary)54.674.7
 20.1%
   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 Students209179
 14.4%
African American54
 20%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White198166
 16.2%
Two or More Races33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sewanee Elementary

Yes. Sewanee Elementary ranks in the top 6.0% of Tennessee elementary schools.

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

Students who attend Sewanee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Middle School
High : Franklin County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 179 students attended Sewanee Elementary.


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