Grand Junction Elementary

Summary:

Grand Junction Elementary is a public elementary school serving 163 students in grades PK-6 in Grand Junction, Tennessee, which is part of the Hardeman County Schools district, ranked 129 out of 139 districts in the state with a 0-star rating.

The school's student population is predominantly African American at 91.41%, with small percentages of White (3.68%) and Hispanic (3.68%) students. Academically, Grand Junction Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (42.4%) and English Language Arts (34.1%) well below the state averages of 39.7% and 37.6%, respectively. The school's performance also lags behind the Hardeman County Schools district averages. Interestingly, the school's African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds tend to perform better than the overall school, while female and male students generally perform below state averages for their subgroups.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of around $12,000 and a low student-teacher ratio, Grand Junction Elementary's academic performance remains significantly below state and district levels. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the school's instructional practices. The school's unique racial demographics, with an overwhelming majority of African American students, also suggest the need for a targeted, data-driven approach to address the specific learning needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 750 Pledge ST
       Grand Junction, TN  38039-6392


(731) 764-2841

District: Hardeman County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
594th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,136 Help


Students who attend Grand Junction Elementary usually attend:

High:    Middleton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  159

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.0%
Hispanic:
1.9%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grand Junction Elementary ranks worse than 58.3% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Hardeman County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Grand Junction Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hardeman County Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (95%), Hispanic (1.9%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Junction Elementary is 11.7, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Hardeman County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Junction Elementary is $13,136. 3 elementary schools in the Hardeman County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand Junction Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Junction Elementary 594th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Grand Junction Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hardeman County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardeman County Schools 131st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grand Junction Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grand Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 2.55 809th 809 0.0%
2011 64.60 293rd 818 64.2%
2012 8.59 790th 820 3.7%
2013 23.16 776th 846 8.3%
2014 29.55 675th 853 20.9%
2015 23.02 752nd 855 12.0%
2018 23.96 787th 997 21.1%
2019 15.52 878th 985 10.9%
2021 16.28 832nd 983 15.4%
2022 20.10 814th 1000 18.6%
2023 29.75 733rd 1020 28.1%
2024 41.86 594th 1018 41.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.17 690th 877 21.3%
2021 55.84 272nd 823 67.0%
2022 38.08 540th 858 37.1%
2023 53.89 345th 865 60.1%
2024 35.99 562nd 853 34.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Grand Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.91 713th 926 23.0%
2021 44.45 495th 945 47.6%
2022 24.21 740th 975 24.1%
2023 30.70 692nd 989 30.0%
2024 33.92 670th 990 32.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Grand Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.98 684th 980 30.2%
2023 56.64 368th 987 62.7%
2024 39.96 593rd 991 40.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Grand Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.66 314th 450 30.2%
2019 30.00 282nd 404 30.2%
2021 35.25 236th 411 42.6%
2022 36.93 276th 483 42.9%
2023 50.06 214th 500 57.2%
2024 60.27 162nd 498 67.5%
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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 Grand Junction Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 35 278 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1989 33 279 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 312
1990 32 280 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1991 36 278 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1992 33 258 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1993 6 281 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1994 2 251 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1995 4 254 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1996 4 254 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1997 3 268 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1998 126 146 1 0 0 n/a n/a -2 271
1999 2 287 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 288
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 288 288
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 280 280
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 260 260
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 260 260
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 243 243
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 234 234
2006 19 213 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2007 15 210 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2008 12 211 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2009 14 207 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2010 21 210 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2011 17 207 0 1 0 0 0 0 225
2012 10 206 0 1 0 0 3 0 220
2013 5 193 0 1 0 0 5 0 204
2014 6 203 0 0 0 0 3 0 212
2015 11 182 0 0 0 0 5 0 198
2016 7 158 0 0 0 0 4 0 169
2017 10 157 0 1 0 0 4 0 172
2018 9 145 0 1 0 0 1 0 156
2019 9 134 0 1 0 0 0 0 144
2020 6 144 0 2 0 0 0 0 152
2021 8 137 0 2 0 0 0 0 147
2022 12 161 0 2 0 0 0 0 175
2023 6 149 0 6 0 0 2 0 163
2024 2 151 0 3 0 0 3 0 159

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 Grand Junction Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 16.0 19.5 n/a
1989 312 16.0 19.5 n/a
1990 312 16.0 19.5 n/a
1991 314 19.0 16.5 n/a
1992 291 20.0 14.5 n/a
1993 287 20.0 14.4 n/a
1994 253 20.0 12.6 n/a
1995 258 20.0 12.9 n/a
1996 258 20.0 12.9 n/a
1997 271 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 271 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 288 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 288 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 280 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 260 n/a n/a n/a
2003 260 n/a n/a n/a
2004 243 n/a n/a n/a
2005 234 n/a n/a n/a
2006 234 18.0 13.0 n/a
2007 227 18.0 12.6 98.7
2008 224 16.0 14.0 98.7
2009 221 16.0 13.8 95.5
2010 232 16.0 14.5 91.4
2011 225 16.0 14.0 98.7
2012 220 16.0 13.7 96.8
2013 204 15.3 13.3 97.1
2014 212 12.8 16.5 96.7
2015 198 15.0 13.2 84.8
2016 169 15.0 11.2 97.6
2017 172 14.0 12.2 n/a
2018 156 14.0 11.1 n/a
2019 144 14.0 10.2 n/a
2020 152 10.4 14.6 n/a
2021 147 11.5 12.7 n/a
2022 175 13.0 13.4 n/a
2023 163 13.5 12.0 n/a
2024 159 13.5 11.7 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 Grand Junction Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 16.0 19.5 n/a
1989 312 16.0 19.5 n/a
1990 312 16.0 19.5 n/a
1991 314 19.0 16.5 n/a
1992 291 20.0 14.5 n/a
1993 287 20.0 14.4 n/a
1994 253 20.0 12.6 n/a
1995 258 20.0 12.9 n/a
1996 258 20.0 12.9 n/a
1997 271 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 271 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 288 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 288 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 280 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 260 n/a n/a n/a
2003 260 n/a n/a n/a
2004 243 n/a n/a n/a
2005 234 n/a n/a n/a
2006 234 18.0 13.0 n/a
2007 227 18.0 12.6 98.7
2008 224 16.0 14.0 98.7
2009 221 16.0 13.8 95.5
2010 232 16.0 14.5 91.4
2011 225 16.0 14.0 98.7
2012 220 16.0 13.7 96.8
2013 204 15.3 13.3 97.1
2014 212 12.8 16.5 96.7
2015 198 15.0 13.2 84.8
2016 169 15.0 11.2 97.6
2017 172 14.0 12.2 n/a
2018 156 14.0 11.1 n/a
2019 144 14.0 10.2 n/a
2020 152 10.4 14.6 n/a
2021 147 11.5 12.7 n/a
2022 175 13.0 13.4 n/a
2023 163 13.5 12.0 n/a
2024 159 13.5 11.7 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 Grand Junction Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $960 (7.6%) $10,491 (83.6%) $12,550
2020 $1,344 (11.5%) $9,430 (80.7%) $11,682
2021 $1,604 (13.4%) $9,657 (80.7%) $11,963
2022 $2,442 (22.5%) $7,573 (69.7%) $10,872
2023 $3,166 (24.1%) $9,111 (69.4%) $13,136

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Junction Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 878th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 733rd of 1020 Elementary schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Junction Elementary)2545.8
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hardeman County Schools)16.726.9
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Junction Elementary)12.520.8
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hardeman County Schools)22.724.2
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Junction Elementary)16.754.2
 37.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hardeman County Schools)23.132.5
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Junction Elementary)16.733.3
 16.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hardeman County Schools)26.531.7
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grand Junction Elementary)12.537.5
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hardeman County Schools)24.322.3
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Junction Elementary)12.518.8
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hardeman County Schools)16.822.3
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grand Junction Elementary)18.821.4
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hardeman County Schools)23.816
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Junction Elementary)31.321.4
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hardeman County Schools)22.128.6
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Grand Junction Elementary)6.37.1
 0.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Hardeman County Schools)17.120.9
 3.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Grand Junction Elementary)18.242.3
 24.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hardeman County Schools)23.420.8
 2.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Grand Junction Elementary)18.224.4
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hardeman County Schools)21.222.8
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Grand Junction Elementary)6.37.1
 0.8%
   All Grades Social Studies (Hardeman County Schools)21.820.1
 1.7%
   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 Students144163
 13.2%
African American134149
 11.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander00
White96
 33.3%
Two or More Races02


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Students who attend Grand Junction Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Middleton High School

Students at Grand Junction Elementary are 95% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 159 students attended Grand Junction Elementary.

Grand Junction Elementary ranks 594th 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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