East Hardin Elementary

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East Hardin Elementary ranks 649 th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Hardin Elementary is a public elementary school in Savannah, Tennessee, serving around 400 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Hardin County School District.

While East Hardin Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88%) compared to the state average, its academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally below the state and Hardin County averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (28.8%) and English Language Arts (31.8%) were lower than the state (39.7% and 37.6%) and Hardin County (31.4% and 31.2%) averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with male students and white students performing significantly worse compared to their peers.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Hardin County district, such as Northside Elementary and Parris South Elementary, East Hardin Elementary generally performs worse academically. Furthermore, the school's academic performance has shown a concerning trend of declining proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts, even as the state and Hardin County averages have improved. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique demographic and resource factors, as well as targeted strategies to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

100 Freewill LN
Savannah, TN 38372

(731) 926-4620

District: Hardin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
649^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Students who attend East Hardin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hardin County Middle School
High:	Hardin County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 400

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.4%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.95. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Hardin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Hardin Elementary 649^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See East Hardin Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Hardin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardin County 103^rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at East Hardin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2011	50.57	444^th	818	45.7%
2012	52.08	417^th	820	49.1%
2013	58.71	418^th	846	50.6%
2014	61.95	288^th	853	66.2%
2015	61.46	331^st	855	61.3%
2017	36.06	453^rd	646	29.9%
2018	45.23	515^th	997	48.3%
2019	40.92	575^th	985	41.6%
2021	27.58	713^th	983	27.5%
2022	42.11	553^rd	1000	44.7%
2023	30.06	728^th	1020	28.6%
2024	36.95	649^th	1018	36.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Hardin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	32.60	276^th	395	30.1%
2021	51.30	131^st	369	64.5%
2022	55.73	143^rd	447	68.0%
2023	39.46	292^nd	528	44.7%
2024	38.27	332^nd	582	43.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Hardin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	45.69	461^st	877	47.4%
2019	49.84	374^th	821	54.4%
2021	42.79	441^st	823	46.4%
2022	42.94	471^st	858	45.1%
2023	35.13	581^st	865	32.8%
2024	31.92	626^th	853	26.6%

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Rank History for Female students at East Hardin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	42.25	522^nd	926	43.6%
2021	42.85	510^th	945	46.0%
2022	52.24	413^th	975	57.6%
2023	40.27	577^th	989	41.7%
2024	43.49	552^nd	990	44.2%

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Rank History for Male students at East Hardin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	37.08	583^rd	916	36.4%
2021	15.11	821^st	941	12.8%
2022	28.83	714^th	980	27.1%
2023	18.93	831^st	987	15.8%
2024	27.67	746^th	991	24.7%

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Rank History for White students at East Hardin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	36.89	540^th	841	35.8%
2019	30.77	612^th	812	24.6%
2021	17.90	761^st	844	9.8%
2022	30.58	617^th	844	26.9%
2023	19.68	753^rd	852	11.6%
2024	26.35	670^th	847	20.9%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 20, 2021

wow this school is simply amazing!!! Close Quote

by a citizen
Sunday, February 22, 2015

East Hardin Elementary has the finest faculty in the county. The students are well-behaved, and the facility is approximately 5 years old. Close Quote

Enrollment information for East Hardin Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	434	6	1	20	0	1	2	464
2012	428	6	0	22	0	2	2	460
2013	417	6	1	19	2	1	5	451
2014	402	3	0	15	1	2	1	424
2015	409	2	0	10	0	1	1	423
2016	338	2	0	5	1	1	2	349
2017	352	11	0	8	1	0	3	375
2018	361	2	1	11	1	0	6	382
2019	348	3	1	14	0	0	7	373
2020	324	6	1	19	2	0	9	361
2021	330	5	1	19	1	0	6	362
2022	333	7	1	28	2	1	12	384
2023	352	6	0	28	1	0	13	400

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 East Hardin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	464	36.0	12.8	85.3
2012	460	36.0	12.7	71.1
2013	451	31.0	14.5	74.3
2014	424	30.0	14.1	72.9
2015	423	29.0	14.5	68.1
2016	349	29.0	12.0	75.4
2017	375	27.0	13.8	n/a
2018	382	24.0	15.9	n/a
2019	373	25.0	14.9	n/a
2020	361	25.0	14.4	n/a
2021	362	28.6	12.6	n/a
2022	384	25.0	15.3	n/a
2023	400	26.5	15.0	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 East Hardin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	464	36.0	12.8	85.3
2012	460	36.0	12.7	71.1
2013	451	31.0	14.5	74.3
2014	424	30.0	14.1	72.9
2015	423	29.0	14.5	68.1
2016	349	29.0	12.0	75.4
2017	375	27.0	13.8	n/a
2018	382	24.0	15.9	n/a
2019	373	25.0	14.9	n/a
2020	361	25.0	14.4	n/a
2021	362	28.6	12.6	n/a
2022	384	25.0	15.3	n/a
2023	400	26.5	15.0	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Hardin Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,341 (12.8%)	$8,358 (79.9%)	$10,463
2020	$1,100 (9.9%)	$9,185 (82.7%)	$11,101
2021	$1,668 (14.2%)	$9,260 (78.7%)	$11,759
2022	$1,973 (17.1%)	$8,747 (75.8%)	$11,538
2023	$2,861 (22.5%)	$8,944 (70.4%)	$12,698

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Hardin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 575^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 728^th of 1020 Elementary schools	13%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Hardin Elementary)	29.3	7.5	21.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hardin County)	24.9	32.5	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Hardin Elementary)	31	7.5	23.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hardin County)	23.7	28.4	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Hardin Elementary)	27.3	30.8	3.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hardin County)	24.7	32.6	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Hardin Elementary)	38.2	30.8	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hardin County)	29.1	37.3	8.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Hardin Elementary)	38.3	35.9	2.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hardin County)	36.4	34.9	1.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Hardin Elementary)	36.1	32.8	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hardin County)	32.8	33.1	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (East Hardin Elementary)	31.8	25.8	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Hardin County)	29.2	32.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Hardin Elementary)	35.1	24.7	10.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hardin County)	26.6	32.9	6.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	373	400	7.2%
African American	3	6	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	14	28	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	348	352	1.1%
Two or More Races	7	13	85.7%

Schools Near East Hardin Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Hardin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Freewill LN	Savannah	38372	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 926-4620	400	27	15.0		352 (88.0%)	6 (1.5%)	28 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	37	649^th of 1018 public elementary schools	36.2%		30.1	728^th of 1020 public elementary schools	28.6%	79	24.2	16.7	44.6				28.8	22.7	25.0	48.2				31.8	34.8	39.6	48.2				40.6					$12,698	$2,861	$8,944
Parris South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	169 Lacefield DR	Savannah	38372	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 925-2480	362	31	11.8		302 (83.4%)	16 (4.4%)	16 (4.4%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.4%)	37.1	645^th of 1018 public elementary schools	36.6%		39.8	612^th of 1020 public elementary schools	40.0%	33	23.6	27.1	45.1				31.5	29.1	35.0	39.2				34.3	30.9	42.4	41.2				38.2					$14,341	$2,942	$10,307
Northside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 East Main ST	Savannah	38372	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 926-4520	508	36	14.1		443 (87.2%)	29 (5.7%)	15 (3.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	49	481^st of 1018 public elementary schools	52.8%		45.7	538^th of 1020 public elementary schools	47.3%	57	37.2	48.4	29.2				38.2	37.2	51.6	30.8				39.6	51.3	50.0	27.7				43.5					$12,611	$2,481	$9,199
West Hardin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25105 Highway 69 South	Adamsville	38310	McNairy County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 632-0413	230	17	13.5		208 (90.4%)	3 (1.3%)	10 (4.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.6%)	39	626^th of 1018 public elementary schools	38.5%		61.8	329^th of 1020 public elementary schools	67.7%	297	32.4	28.6	37.8				33.0	35.1	25.7	27.0				29.4	43.2	48.6	40.5				44.0					$13,754	$2,317	$9,894
Adamsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	220 South Elm	Adamsville	38310	McNairy County	McNairy County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 439-4137	709	49	14.5		664 (93.7%)	14 (2.0%)	15 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.0%)	52.8	438^th of 1018 public elementary schools	57.0%		49.8	477^th of 1020 public elementary schools	53.2%	39	30.2	26.2	30.4	29.9	35.9	40.8	32.3	39.7	42.4	42.0	33.0	36.4	25.4	36.2	45.2	56.1	44.8	46.0	46.8	52.9	48.5	68.2	44.3	52.9	55.7	$10,517	$1,514	$8,380
Pickwick Southside School	Public	PK, KG-8	1970 Hwy 57	Counce	38326	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 689-5185	197	16	12.3		180 (91.4%)	3 (1.5%)	6 (3.0%)	5 (2.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	32.3	709^th of 1018 public elementary schools	30.4%		32.6	701^st of 1020 public elementary schools	31.3%	8	15.0	28.6	25.0	24.0	5.6	21.7	20.0	31.6	42.9	40.0	22.2	11.1		24.0	30.0	42.9	30.0	40.7	38.9	43.5	37.7	28.0	16.7	26.1	24.2	$16,188	$2,601	$12,549
Michie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	6418 Hwy 57 East	Michie	38357	McNairy County	McNairy County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 439-4135	364	32	11.2		347 (95.3%)	6 (1.6%)	5 (1.4%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	64.8	286^th of 1018 public elementary schools	71.9%		56.5	386^th of 1020 public elementary schools	62.2%	100	31.6	37.5	32.1	43.2	29.5	14.0	30.6	50.0	62.5	39.3	56.8	31.8	20.9	42.3	31.6	56.3	39.3	78.4	40.9	30.2	45.5	83.8	50.0	34.9	54.8	$11,322	$1,775	$8,733
Selmer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	533 East Poplar Avenue	Selmer	38375	McNairy County	McNairy County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 645-3131	524	43	12.2		418 (79.8%)	73 (13.9%)	21 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	71.6	225^th of 1018 public elementary schools	77.9%		54.7	407^th of 1020 public elementary schools	60.1%	182	39.4	47.2	49.3				45.4	63.1	56.9	42.0				53.9	62.1	56.9	58.0				58.9					$12,659	$2,367	$9,521

Frequently Asked Questions about East Hardin Elementary

What is the racial makeup of East Hardin Elementary?

Students at East Hardin Elementary are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is East Hardin Elementary in?

Hardin County

Is East Hardin Elementary a good school?

East Hardin Elementary ranks 649^th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Hardin Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended East Hardin Elementary.

What schools do graduates of East Hardin Elementary attend?

Students who attend East Hardin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hardin County Middle School
High : Hardin County High School

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