Bean Station Elementary

Summary:

Bean Station Elementary is a public elementary school in Bean Station, Tennessee, serving 419 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Grainger County School District, which is ranked 115 out of 139 districts in the state.

While Bean Station Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.75%) compared to surrounding schools, its academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally lower than state and county averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (32%) and English Language Arts (37.3%) were below the state averages of 39.7% and 37.6%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 457 out of 1,020 Tennessee elementary schools in 2022-2023 (3-star rating) to 522 out of 1,008 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating), placing it in the bottom half of elementary schools in the state. Interestingly, the school's special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform relatively better, with rankings in the top half of Tennessee elementary schools in 2022-2023.

The concerning trend of declining academic performance at Bean Station Elementary over the past few years is evident across all grade levels and subject areas. When compared to other schools in the surrounding area, such as Rutledge Elementary School, which is also part of the Grainger County School District, it becomes clear that Bean Station Elementary is underperforming. The school's high percentage of white students and the potential impact of racial and cultural diversity on academic achievement are also areas that warrant further exploration.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 200 Bean Station School RD
       Bean Station, TN  37708


(865) 767-2131

District: Grainger County

SchoolDigger Rank:
524th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Bean Station Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rutledge Middle School
High:    Grainger Academy
    Grainger County Adult High
    Grainger High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Hispanic:
3.1%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.2% Help


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Compare Details Bean Station Elementary ranks worse than 51.5% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bean Station Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bean Station Elementary 524th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Bean Station Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Grainger County:

SchoolDigger ranks Grainger County 110th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bean Station Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bean Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 38.97 529th 809 34.6%
2011 69.88 236th 818 71.1%
2012 12.53 769th 820 6.2%
2013 40.10 661st 846 21.9%
2014 29.40 676th 853 20.8%
2015 25.50 738th 855 13.7%
2017 34.63 468th 646 27.6%
2018 40.40 582nd 997 41.6%
2019 44.82 507th 985 48.5%
2021 29.29 692nd 983 29.6%
2022 31.49 697th 1000 30.3%
2023 51.10 457th 1020 55.2%
2024 46.29 524th 1018 48.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bean Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.12 372nd 395 5.8%
2019 39.40 143rd 255 43.9%
2022 26.32 356th 447 20.4%
2023 54.70 157th 528 70.3%
2024 44.89 260th 582 55.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bean Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.14 539th 877 38.5%
2019 47.04 414th 821 49.6%
2021 48.83 369th 823 55.2%
2022 41.03 495th 858 42.3%
2023 69.77 167th 865 80.7%
2024 47.98 420th 853 50.8%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bean Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.51 487th 926 47.4%
2021 33.44 611th 945 35.3%
2022 27.64 708th 975 27.4%
2023 45.51 519th 989 47.5%
2024 39.43 601st 990 39.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bean Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.83 506th 916 44.8%
2021 22.63 746th 941 20.7%
2022 35.43 630th 980 35.7%
2023 54.64 398th 987 59.7%
2024 51.27 451st 991 54.5%
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Rank History for White students at Bean Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.67 592nd 841 29.6%
2019 36.99 523rd 812 35.6%
2021 20.34 736th 844 12.8%
2022 19.75 746th 844 11.6%
2023 36.66 555th 852 34.9%
2024 29.45 636th 847 24.9%
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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.

Bean Station Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Bean Station Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 655 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1989 648 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 648
1990 627 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1991 651 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1992 678 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1993 680 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1994 666 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1995 685 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1996 685 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1997 718 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 723
1998 731 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 736
1999 757 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a -1 758
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 762 762
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 771 771
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 737 737
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 737 737
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 732 732
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 766 766
2006 776 0 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 785
2007 739 4 1 15 2 n/a n/a 0 761
2008 729 5 0 22 2 n/a n/a 0 758
2009 582 5 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 605
2010 548 4 1 19 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2011 495 4 0 18 0 0 3 0 520
2012 516 7 0 21 0 0 2 0 546
2013 487 6 0 36 0 0 13 0 542
2014 520 5 0 28 0 0 4 0 557
2015 479 4 0 22 0 0 3 0 508
2016 484 4 0 21 0 0 3 0 512
2017 446 1 0 16 0 0 2 0 465
2018 440 4 0 19 0 1 2 0 466
2019 425 4 0 18 0 0 5 0 452
2020 407 4 0 13 0 0 7 0 431
2021 410 7 1 13 0 0 4 0 435
2022 399 5 1 18 0 0 2 0 425
2023 397 5 1 13 0 0 3 0 419

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

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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 Bean Station Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 31.0 21.1 n/a
1989 648 31.0 20.9 n/a
1990 627 31.0 20.2 n/a
1991 651 31.0 21.0 n/a
1992 678 36.0 18.8 n/a
1993 687 36.0 19.1 n/a
1994 667 41.0 16.3 n/a
1995 686 46.0 14.9 n/a
1996 686 46.0 14.9 n/a
1997 723 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 736 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 758 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 762 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 771 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 737 n/a n/a n/a
2003 737 n/a n/a n/a
2004 732 n/a n/a n/a
2005 766 n/a n/a n/a
2006 785 45.0 17.4 n/a
2007 761 45.0 16.9 67.7
2008 758 45.0 16.8 48.5
2009 605 40.0 15.1 82.5
2010 574 39.0 14.7 82.1
2011 520 37.0 14.0 77.5
2012 546 37.0 14.7 74.2
2013 542 37.0 14.6 79.7
2014 557 36.0 15.4 75
2015 508 36.0 14.1 71.9
2016 512 37.0 13.8 74.2
2017 465 35.6 13.0 n/a
2018 466 33.6 13.8 n/a
2019 452 31.1 14.5 n/a
2020 431 30.1 14.3 74.2
2021 435 31.0 14.0 n/a
2022 425 30.0 14.1 n/a
2023 419 30.5 13.7 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 Bean Station Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 31.0 21.1 n/a
1989 648 31.0 20.9 n/a
1990 627 31.0 20.2 n/a
1991 651 31.0 21.0 n/a
1992 678 36.0 18.8 n/a
1993 687 36.0 19.1 n/a
1994 667 41.0 16.3 n/a
1995 686 46.0 14.9 n/a
1996 686 46.0 14.9 n/a
1997 723 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 736 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 758 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 762 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 771 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 737 n/a n/a n/a
2003 737 n/a n/a n/a
2004 732 n/a n/a n/a
2005 766 n/a n/a n/a
2006 785 45.0 17.4 n/a
2007 761 45.0 16.9 67.7
2008 758 45.0 16.8 48.5
2009 605 40.0 15.1 82.5
2010 574 39.0 14.7 82.1
2011 520 37.0 14.0 77.5
2012 546 37.0 14.7 74.2
2013 542 37.0 14.6 79.7
2014 557 36.0 15.4 75
2015 508 36.0 14.1 71.9
2016 512 37.0 13.8 74.2
2017 465 35.6 13.0 n/a
2018 466 33.6 13.8 n/a
2019 452 31.1 14.5 n/a
2020 431 30.1 14.3 74.2
2021 435 31.0 14.0 n/a
2022 425 30.0 14.1 n/a
2023 419 30.5 13.7 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 Bean Station Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $853 (8.2%) $8,838 (85.3%) $10,364
2020 $927 (9.3%) $8,473 (84.7%) $10,003
2021 $1,621 (14.4%) $8,922 (79.0%) $11,289
2022 $2,028 (16.8%) $9,261 (76.8%) $12,051
2023 $1,832 (14.7%) $9,773 (78.4%) $12,459

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bean Station Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 507th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 457th of 1020 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bean Station Elementary)24.232.8
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grainger County)38.536.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bean Station Elementary)26.546.3
 19.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grainger County)28.546.2
 17.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bean Station Elementary)31.127
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grainger County)40.137
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bean Station Elementary)16.728.6
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grainger County)27.943.8
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bean Station Elementary)4028.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grainger County)36.127.1
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bean Station Elementary)28.637.7
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grainger County)30.229.4
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bean Station Elementary)50.743.8
 6.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Grainger County)36.733.7
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bean Station Elementary)36.654.2
 17.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Grainger County)30.736.2
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Bean Station Elementary)5026.1
 23.9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Grainger County)32.822.8
 10%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Bean Station Elementary)36.732.5
 4.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Grainger County)34.233.5
 0.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bean Station Elementary)27.541.1
 13.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Grainger County)28.632.7
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Bean Station Elementary)5026.1
 23.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Grainger County)3035.4
 5.4%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452419
 7.3%
African American45
 25%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic1813
 27.8%
Pacific Islander00
White425397
 6.6%
Two or More Races53
 40%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Bean Station Elementary.

Students at Bean Station Elementary are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Bean Station Elementary ranks 524th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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