East Elementary School

Summary:

East Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Humboldt, Tennessee, serving grades 2-6 with a student population of 440. The school is part of the Humboldt City Schools district, which is ranked 138 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and concerning racial disparities. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (68.41%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Alamo Elementary and South Gibson County Elementary. East Elementary's proficiency rates on TNReady assessments are 20-30 percentage points lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas, with particularly low performance for female, male, and white student subgroups.

The stark contrast in academic performance between East Elementary and nearby schools suggests that factors beyond just race and poverty may be contributing to the school's challenges. While East Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Tennessee elementary schools for the past decade, nearby schools demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates, indicating broader systemic issues within the Humboldt City Schools district and the local community that need to be addressed to improve student outcomes at East Elementary.


Detail:

Public 2-6

 1560 North 30th AVE
       Humboldt, TN  38343


(731) 784-4171

District: Humboldt City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
968th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,560 Help


Students who attend East Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Humboldt Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

African American:
63.7%
White:
21.9%
Hispanic:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Elementary School ranks worse than 95.1% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.98. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (63.7%), White (21.9%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Elementary School is $12,560.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Elementary School 968th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See East Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Humboldt City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Humboldt City Schools 139th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 17.12 737th 818 9.9%
2012 38.14 568th 820 30.7%
2013 27.96 743rd 846 12.2%
2014 19.48 751st 853 12.0%
2015 29.45 702nd 855 17.9%
2017 10.06 627th 646 2.9%
2018 23.56 796th 997 20.2%
2019 16.58 866th 985 12.1%
2021 7.30 960th 983 2.3%
2022 10.65 934th 1000 6.6%
2023 8.86 970th 1020 4.9%
2024 8.98 968th 1018 4.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.04 247th 447 44.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.31 671st 877 23.5%
2019 26.14 686th 821 16.4%
2022 13.85 826th 858 3.7%
2023 18.31 779th 865 9.9%
2024 17.53 776th 853 9.0%
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Rank History for Female students at East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.81 854th 926 7.8%
2021 7.95 923rd 945 2.3%
2022 11.51 903rd 975 7.4%
2023 10.74 928th 989 6.2%
2024 12.20 908th 990 8.3%
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Rank History for Male students at East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.20 783rd 916 14.5%
2021 7.60 928th 941 1.4%
2022 10.93 922nd 980 5.9%
2023 8.59 949th 987 3.9%
2024 7.53 966th 991 2.5%
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Rank History for African American students at East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.45 258th 450 42.7%
2019 21.65 341st 404 15.6%
2021 19.26 375th 411 8.8%
2022 23.01 402nd 483 16.8%
2023 17.59 455th 500 9.0%
2024 20.79 421st 498 15.5%
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Rank History for White students at East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.24 656th 841 22.0%
2019 17.99 741st 812 8.7%
2021 9.52 828th 844 1.9%
2022 14.10 788th 844 6.6%
2023 9.26 834th 852 2.1%
2024 6.47 841st 847 0.7%
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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 East Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 95 274 0 12 0 0 0 0 381
2012 92 279 0 18 1 0 2 0 392
2013 80 236 1 24 1 0 2 0 344
2014 63 239 1 19 1 0 0 0 323
2015 72 232 0 17 1 0 3 0 325
2016 96 299 0 15 2 0 1 0 413
2017 105 319 0 23 1 0 1 0 449
2018 98 325 1 29 1 0 4 0 458
2019 87 325 0 28 0 0 0 0 440
2020 104 330 1 23 1 0 2 0 461
2021 102 314 1 22 1 0 2 0 442
2022 91 285 0 33 1 0 6 0 416
2023 98 301 0 32 0 0 9 0 440
2024 92 268 0 40 0 0 21 0 421

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 381 24.8 15.3 99.2
2012 392 25.8 15.1 n/a
2013 344 27.8 12.3 84.9
2014 323 26.9 12.0 94.4
2015 325 26.0 12.5 96.6
2016 413 27.0 15.2 98.1
2017 449 30.0 14.9 n/a
2018 458 29.5 15.5 n/a
2019 440 26.6 16.5 n/a
2020 461 25.3 18.2 n/a
2021 442 27.5 16.0 n/a
2022 416 27.0 15.4 n/a
2023 440 27.0 16.2 n/a
2024 421 26.0 16.1 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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 381 24.8 15.3 99.2
2012 392 25.8 15.1 n/a
2013 344 27.8 12.3 84.9
2014 323 26.9 12.0 94.4
2015 325 26.0 12.5 96.6
2016 413 27.0 15.2 98.1
2017 449 30.0 14.9 n/a
2018 458 29.5 15.5 n/a
2019 440 26.6 16.5 n/a
2020 461 25.3 18.2 n/a
2021 442 27.5 16.0 n/a
2022 416 27.0 15.4 n/a
2023 440 27.0 16.2 n/a
2024 421 26.0 16.1 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 East Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,100 (11.0%) $7,926 (79.1%) $10,024
2020 $793 (8.7%) $7,449 (81.5%) $9,135
2021 $2,084 (18.3%) $8,456 (74.2%) $11,394
2022 $1,928 (16.1%) $8,910 (74.4%) $11,982
2023 $2,203 (17.5%) $9,083 (72.3%) $12,560

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 866th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 970th of 1020 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)12.610.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Humboldt City Schools)12.610.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary School)13.816.5
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt City Schools)13.816.5
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)17.38.5
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt City Schools)17.38.5
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary School)13.422.2
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt City Schools)13.422.2
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)15.97.7
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt City Schools)15.97.7
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary School)15.917.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt City Schools)15.917.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)20.97.9
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt City Schools)20.97.9
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary School)13.29.5
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt City Schools)13.29.5
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (East Elementary School)37.413.6
 23.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Humboldt City Schools)37.413.6
 23.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
All Grades Mathematics (East Elementary School)16.78.7
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Humboldt City Schools)14.77.6
 7.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Elementary School)1416.7
 2.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Humboldt City Schools)13.513.5
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (East Elementary School)37.413.6
 23.8%
   All Grades Social Studies (Humboldt City Schools)24.817.8
 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 Students440440
African American325301
 7.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2832
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White8798
 12.6%
Two or More Races09


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

High : Humboldt Junior/Senior High School

East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.9% of Tennessee elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 421 students attended East Elementary School.

Students at East Elementary School are 64% African American, 22% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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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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