Gainesboro Elementary

Summary:

Gainesboro Elementary is a public elementary school in Gainesboro, Tennessee, serving grades PK-3 and part of the Jackson County School District. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, but consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, particularly in Mathematics.

Gainesboro Elementary's strong academic performance is a key strength, with 58.5% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 40% proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 37.1% and 35% for the district, and 39.7% and 37.6% for the state. The school's performance is especially impressive in Mathematics, where it has ranked highly among Tennessee elementary schools for male students and students with special needs. Additionally, Gainesboro Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting it is effectively supporting and educating its economically disadvantaged student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Dodson Branch Elementary in the same district also outperforms the district and state averages, while Forks River Elementary in the neighboring Smith County district has a higher statewide ranking and stronger academic performance than Gainesboro Elementary. In contrast, Jere Whitson Elementary in Putnam County has significantly lower academic proficiency rates, highlighting Gainesboro Elementary's strong performance within the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

 611 Main ST
       Gainesboro, TN  38562


(931) 268-9775

District: Jackson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
359th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,834 Help


Students who attend Gainesboro Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jackson County Middle School
High:    Jackson County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
Hispanic:
2.7%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gainesboro Elementary ranks better than 64.7% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.07. (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: White (94.3%), Hispanic (2.7%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gainesboro Elementary is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gainesboro Elementary is $11,834.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gainesboro Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gainesboro Elementary 359th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Gainesboro Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Jackson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County 50th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gainesboro Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gainesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 14.98 738th 809 8.8%
2011 20.08 718th 818 12.2%
2012 28.22 664th 820 19.0%
2013 34.50 704th 846 16.8%
2014 49.01 453rd 853 46.9%
2015 33.37 666th 855 22.1%
2018 47.50 481st 997 51.8%
2021 47.16 470th 983 52.2%
2022 40.05 580th 1000 42.0%
2023 42.93 571st 1020 44.0%
2024 59.07 359th 1018 64.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gainesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.88 250th 395 36.7%
2021 59.84 90th 369 75.6%
2024 43.86 266th 582 54.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gainesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.46 443rd 877 49.5%
2021 64.83 178th 823 78.4%
2022 49.89 386th 858 55.0%
2023 26.55 678th 865 21.6%
2024 84.92 45th 853 94.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Gainesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.38 12th 18 33.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Gainesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.30 386th 945 59.2%
2022 42.93 531st 975 45.5%
2023 40.79 572nd 989 42.2%
2024 51.78 428th 990 56.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Gainesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.60 546th 941 42.0%
2022 35.67 621st 980 36.6%
2023 44.89 524th 987 46.9%
2024 64.83 271st 991 72.7%
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Rank History for White students at Gainesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.50 559th 841 33.5%
2021 33.93 572nd 844 32.2%
2022 31.13 609th 844 27.8%
2023 32.32 605th 852 29.0%
2024 41.89 486th 847 42.6%
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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 Gainesboro Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 481 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1989 490 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 490
1990 492 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1991 489 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1992 488 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 471 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 475 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 523 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1996 523 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1997 546 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 9 555
1998 550 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1999 570 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a -1 570
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 567 567
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 546 546
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 435 435
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 435 435
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 440 440
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 435 435
2006 396 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2007 414 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2008 397 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2009 364 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2010 369 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2011 372 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 378
2012 383 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 390
2013 383 0 0 1 0 0 7 0 391
2014 386 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 390
2015 362 2 0 7 1 0 6 0 378
2016 336 1 0 6 2 0 11 0 356
2017 335 1 1 9 1 0 11 0 358
2018 314 1 1 10 1 0 10 0 337
2019 321 2 1 11 1 0 9 0 345
2020 305 2 1 12 1 0 6 0 327
2021 310 3 0 15 1 0 5 0 334
2022 311 3 0 10 1 0 5 0 330
2023 318 7 1 10 2 0 3 0 341
2024 312 4 0 9 2 1 3 0 331

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 Gainesboro Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 481 27.0 17.8 n/a
1989 490 27.0 18.1 n/a
1990 492 27.0 18.2 n/a
1991 489 29.0 16.8 n/a
1992 488 29.0 16.8 n/a
1993 471 29.0 16.2 n/a
1994 475 29.0 16.4 n/a
1995 523 39.0 13.4 n/a
1996 523 39.0 13.4 n/a
1997 555 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 550 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 570 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 567 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 546 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 435 n/a n/a n/a
2003 435 n/a n/a n/a
2004 440 n/a n/a n/a
2005 435 n/a n/a n/a
2006 397 32.0 12.4 n/a
2007 416 30.9 13.5 65.6
2008 400 31.0 12.9 70
2009 369 29.0 12.7 83.2
2010 375 28.0 13.3 76.8
2011 378 28.0 13.5 77.8
2012 390 28.0 13.9 76.7
2013 391 27.4 14.2 74.2
2014 390 25.9 15.0 76.9
2015 378 28.0 13.5 72.2
2016 356 26.0 13.6 77.8
2017 358 26.5 13.5 n/a
2018 337 25.4 13.2 n/a
2019 345 23.0 15.0 n/a
2020 327 21.0 15.5 n/a
2021 334 23.8 14.0 n/a
2022 330 23.5 14.0 n/a
2023 341 23.2 14.6 n/a
2024 331 24.0 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 Gainesboro Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 481 27.0 17.8 n/a
1989 490 27.0 18.1 n/a
1990 492 27.0 18.2 n/a
1991 489 29.0 16.8 n/a
1992 488 29.0 16.8 n/a
1993 471 29.0 16.2 n/a
1994 475 29.0 16.4 n/a
1995 523 39.0 13.4 n/a
1996 523 39.0 13.4 n/a
1997 555 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 550 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 570 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 567 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 546 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 435 n/a n/a n/a
2003 435 n/a n/a n/a
2004 440 n/a n/a n/a
2005 435 n/a n/a n/a
2006 397 32.0 12.4 n/a
2007 416 30.9 13.5 65.6
2008 400 31.0 12.9 70
2009 369 29.0 12.7 83.2
2010 375 28.0 13.3 76.8
2011 378 28.0 13.5 77.8
2012 390 28.0 13.9 76.7
2013 391 27.4 14.2 74.2
2014 390 25.9 15.0 76.9
2015 378 28.0 13.5 72.2
2016 356 26.0 13.6 77.8
2017 358 26.5 13.5 n/a
2018 337 25.4 13.2 n/a
2019 345 23.0 15.0 n/a
2020 327 21.0 15.5 n/a
2021 334 23.8 14.0 n/a
2022 330 23.5 14.0 n/a
2023 341 23.2 14.6 n/a
2024 331 24.0 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 Gainesboro Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,283 (12.0%) $8,592 (80.5%) $10,667
2020 $1,339 (12.2%) $8,872 (80.6%) $11,001
2021 $1,503 (13.8%) $8,478 (77.6%) $10,929
2022 $2,235 (19.2%) $8,549 (73.3%) $11,658
2023 $2,618 (22.1%) $8,234 (69.6%) $11,834

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gainesboro Elementary

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gainesboro Elementary)27.643.4
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)3441.2
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gainesboro Elementary)35.536.8
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)3932.4
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Gainesboro Elementary)27.643.4
 15.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Jackson County)29.734.2
 4.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gainesboro Elementary)35.536.8
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jackson County)27.435.2
 7.8%
   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 Students345341
 1.2%
African American27
 250%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic1110
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White321318
 0.9%
Two or More Races93
 66.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesboro Elementary

Students at Gainesboro Elementary are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Gainesboro Elementary.

Gainesboro Elementary ranks 359th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Gainesboro Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jackson County Middle School
High : Jackson County High School


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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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