Apison Elementary School

Summary:

Apison Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 652 students in grades PK-5 in Apison, Tennessee, which is part of the Hamilton County school district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on academic assessments, ranking among the top 12% of elementary schools in Tennessee.

Apison Elementary's academic excellence is evident across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 60.6% of its students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.5% for Hamilton County and 39.7% for Tennessee. Similarly, 54.5% of Apison students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, surpassing the district's 37.1% and the state's 37.6%. This consistent academic achievement has earned Apison Elementary a ranking of 123 out of 1,008 elementary schools in the state, a significant accomplishment compared to the surrounding Barger Academy, Woodmore Elementary, and Bess T Shepherd Elementary, which tend to have lower performance levels.

Interestingly, Apison Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (73.01%) compared to the more diverse student populations in nearby schools, and it does not provide free/reduced lunch data, suggesting a potentially more affluent student body. This demographic difference, coupled with the school's exceptional academic achievements, highlights the significant performance gap between Apison Elementary and its neighboring schools within the Hamilton County district, which is an area worth further exploration.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10433 East Brainerd RD
       Apison, TN  37302


(423) 498-6895

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Apison Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
    Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
    Sequoyah High School
    STEM School Chattanooga

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  652

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Hispanic:
11.8%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22% Help


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Compare Details Apison Elementary School ranks better than 87.8% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.78. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Apison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Apison Elementary School 124th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Apison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hamilton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton County 82nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Apison Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Apison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 80.42 145th 809 82.1%
2011 93.99 41st 818 95.0%
2012 79.01 154th 820 81.2%
2013 87.61 64th 846 92.4%
2014 84.55 66th 853 92.3%
2015 90.57 49th 855 94.3%
2017 90.16 18th 646 97.2%
2018 89.74 71st 997 92.9%
2019 95.11 50th 985 94.9%
2021 95.82 45th 983 95.4%
2022 91.91 75th 1000 92.5%
2023 91.44 82nd 1020 92.0%
2024 84.78 124th 1018 87.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Apison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.34 34th 395 91.4%
2021 89.71 28th 369 92.4%
2022 73.57 64th 447 85.7%
2023 60.64 124th 528 76.5%
2024 67.82 105th 582 82.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Apison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.70 73rd 877 91.7%
2019 92.51 9th 821 98.9%
2021 94.43 11th 823 98.7%
2022 82.15 69th 858 92.0%
2023 85.69 43rd 865 95.0%
2024 83.53 55th 853 93.6%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Apison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.16 43rd 926 95.4%
2021 94.56 40th 945 95.8%
2022 91.68 69th 975 92.9%
2023 90.35 85th 989 91.4%
2024 85.98 102nd 990 89.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Apison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.34 53rd 916 94.2%
2021 94.56 49th 941 94.8%
2022 88.23 94th 980 90.4%
2023 89.25 90th 987 90.9%
2024 78.90 152nd 991 84.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Apison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.93 18th 55 67.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Apison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.83 117th 450 74.0%
2024 88.51 39th 498 92.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Apison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.68 58th 319 81.8%
2019 95.55 6th 250 97.6%
2021 98.18 8th 324 97.5%
2023 95.28 20th 387 94.8%
2024 94.58 20th 415 95.2%
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Rank History for White students at Apison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.38 83rd 841 90.1%
2019 93.70 50th 812 93.8%
2021 94.72 45th 844 94.7%
2022 87.28 92nd 844 89.1%
2023 85.70 104th 852 87.8%
2024 77.34 153rd 847 81.9%
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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 Apison Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 171 5 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1989 179 4 5 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 197
1990 210 9 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1991 207 4 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1992 187 4 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1993 186 2 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1994 191 3 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1995 95 5 0 11 1 n/a n/a 100 212
1996 95 5 0 11 1 n/a n/a 100 212
1997 177 12 6 13 2 n/a n/a -1 209
1998 230 10 3 2 0 n/a n/a -1 244
1999 205 10 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 227
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 195 195
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 217 217
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 375 375
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 375 375
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 395 395
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 461 461
2006 408 21 8 67 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2007 441 28 15 75 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2008 478 22 22 73 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2009 490 34 28 81 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2010 507 40 26 86 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2011 490 44 20 75 1 1 5 0 636
2012 491 52 20 70 1 1 8 0 643
2013 481 62 19 94 0 1 12 0 669
2014 472 53 22 80 1 1 6 0 635
2015 473 66 19 81 0 1 4 0 644
2016 429 57 20 62 0 0 9 0 577
2017 419 57 24 47 0 0 12 0 559
2018 425 44 30 59 0 0 13 0 571
2019 405 38 27 64 0 0 19 0 553
2020 423 22 24 64 0 0 40 0 573
2021 404 16 20 62 0 0 39 0 541
2022 488 17 18 58 0 0 38 0 619
2023 476 35 28 77 0 0 36 0 652

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 Apison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 185 14.0 13.2 n/a
1989 197 14.0 14.0 n/a
1990 224 14.0 16.0 n/a
1991 220 14.0 15.7 n/a
1992 199 14.0 14.2 n/a
1993 201 14.0 14.4 n/a
1994 214 16.0 13.4 n/a
1995 212 13.0 16.3 n/a
1996 212 13.0 16.3 n/a
1997 209 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 244 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 227 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 195 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 217 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 375 n/a n/a n/a
2003 375 n/a n/a n/a
2004 395 n/a n/a n/a
2005 461 n/a n/a n/a
2006 504 30.5 16.5 n/a
2007 560 37.8 14.8 41.4
2008 595 39.0 15.3 39.8
2009 633 42.0 15.1 40.6
2010 659 40.5 16.2 39
2011 636 39.1 16.2 46.2
2012 643 43.6 14.7 40.7
2013 669 41.5 16.1 43.3
2014 635 43.0 14.7 37.5
2015 644 43.0 14.9 41.9
2016 577 39.0 14.7 33.4
2017 559 39.2 14.2 n/a
2018 571 36.0 15.8 n/a
2019 553 35.0 15.8 n/a
2020 573 31.0 18.4 22
2021 541 33.3 16.2 n/a
2022 619 33.5 18.4 n/a
2023 652 36.8 17.7 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 Apison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 185 14.0 13.2 n/a
1989 197 14.0 14.0 n/a
1990 224 14.0 16.0 n/a
1991 220 14.0 15.7 n/a
1992 199 14.0 14.2 n/a
1993 201 14.0 14.4 n/a
1994 214 16.0 13.4 n/a
1995 212 13.0 16.3 n/a
1996 212 13.0 16.3 n/a
1997 209 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 244 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 227 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 195 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 217 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 375 n/a n/a n/a
2003 375 n/a n/a n/a
2004 395 n/a n/a n/a
2005 461 n/a n/a n/a
2006 504 30.5 16.5 n/a
2007 560 37.8 14.8 41.4
2008 595 39.0 15.3 39.8
2009 633 42.0 15.1 40.6
2010 659 40.5 16.2 39
2011 636 39.1 16.2 46.2
2012 643 43.6 14.7 40.7
2013 669 41.5 16.1 43.3
2014 635 43.0 14.7 37.5
2015 644 43.0 14.9 41.9
2016 577 39.0 14.7 33.4
2017 559 39.2 14.2 n/a
2018 571 36.0 15.8 n/a
2019 553 35.0 15.8 n/a
2020 573 31.0 18.4 22
2021 541 33.3 16.2 n/a
2022 619 33.5 18.4 n/a
2023 652 36.8 17.7 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 Apison Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $448 (4.7%) $8,755 (91.0%) $9,620
2020 $389 (4.0%) $9,078 (92.5%) $9,818
2021 $721 (7.0%) $9,157 (88.9%) $10,306
2022 $1,541 (14.6%) $8,539 (81.0%) $10,537
2023 $977 (8.7%) $9,780 (87.3%) $11,198

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Apison Elementary School

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 50th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 82nd of 1020 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Apison Elementary School)77.259.3
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)47.541
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Apison Elementary School)6260.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)36.140.6
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Apison Elementary School)68.869.3
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)4946.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Apison Elementary School)59.561.4
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)38.243.9
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Apison Elementary School)85.577.2
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)47.649.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Apison Elementary School)63.964.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)34.240.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Apison Elementary School)76.368.1
 8.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hamilton County)43.239.9
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Apison Elementary School)61.561.8
 0.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hamilton County)33.437.3
 3.9%
   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 Students553652
 17.9%
African American3835
 7.9%
American Indian00
Asian2728
 3.7%
Hispanic6477
 20.3%
Pacific Islander00
White405476
 17.5%
Two or More Races1936
 89.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 652 students attended Apison Elementary School.

Apison Elementary School ranks 124th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Apison Elementary School are 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Asian.


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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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