South Pittsburg Elementary

Summary:

South Pittsburg Elementary is a public elementary school serving 521 students in grades PK-6 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, which is part of the Marion County School District. While the school's student population is predominantly White, it has struggled academically compared to state and county averages, with declining performance over the past several years.

South Pittsburg Elementary's proficiency rates in Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies are all below the state and county averages, and its statewide ranking has dropped from the middle of the pack to the bottom quarter of Tennessee elementary schools. The school also shows concerning disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with significant gaps between White and African American students, as well as lower-than-average outcomes for students with special needs and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Lookout Valley Elementary in Hamilton County, Sewanee Elementary in Franklin County, and Monteagle Elementary in Marion County, South Pittsburg Elementary consistently underperforms, suggesting that the school may be struggling to provide equitable educational opportunities and support for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 310 Elm AVE
       South Pittsburg, TN  37380


(423) 837-6117

District: Marion County

SchoolDigger Rank:
756th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,454 Help


Students who attend South Pittsburg Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jasper Middle School
    Whitwell Middle School
High:    Marion County High School
    South Pittsburg High School
    Whitwell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.7%
African American:
13.9%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.1% Help


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Compare Details South Pittsburg Elementary ranks worse than 74.3% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marion County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.08. (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 (72.7%), African American (13.9%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Pittsburg Elementary is 15.8, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Marion County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Pittsburg Elementary is $10,454. 2 elementary schools in the Marion County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Pittsburg Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Pittsburg Elementary 756th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See South Pittsburg Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Marion County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County 81st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Pittsburg Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Pittsburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 75.78 186th 809 77.0%
2011 17.55 734th 818 10.3%
2012 55.41 391st 820 52.3%
2013 51.90 517th 846 38.9%
2014 48.84 455th 853 46.7%
2015 50.41 471st 855 44.9%
2017 33.76 479th 646 25.9%
2018 42.98 554th 997 44.4%
2019 26.99 748th 985 24.1%
2021 48.41 454th 983 53.8%
2022 49.14 469th 1000 53.1%
2023 32.98 697th 1020 31.7%
2024 28.08 756th 1018 25.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Pittsburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.13 256th 395 35.2%
2019 24.61 216th 255 15.3%
2023 37.16 313th 528 40.7%
2024 28.10 445th 582 23.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Pittsburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.89 389th 877 55.6%
2019 24.59 699th 821 14.9%
2021 50.60 346th 823 58.0%
2022 51.91 367th 858 57.2%
2023 34.39 594th 865 31.3%
2024 38.81 533rd 853 37.5%
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Rank History for Female students at South Pittsburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.85 699th 926 24.5%
2021 48.99 427th 945 54.8%
2022 36.14 619th 975 36.5%
2023 24.26 764th 989 22.8%
2024 24.02 775th 990 21.7%
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Rank History for Male students at South Pittsburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.54 730th 916 20.3%
2021 45.41 464th 941 50.7%
2022 57.56 333rd 980 66.0%
2023 40.53 584th 987 40.8%
2024 32.32 682nd 991 31.2%
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Rank History for African American students at South Pittsburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.94 175th 450 61.1%
2021 22.09 342nd 411 16.8%
2022 49.54 189th 483 60.9%
2023 41.36 259th 500 48.2%
2024 31.15 339th 498 31.9%
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Rank History for White students at South Pittsburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.01 570th 841 32.2%
2019 19.69 719th 812 11.5%
2021 42.02 472nd 844 44.1%
2022 42.10 468th 844 44.5%
2023 23.82 708th 852 16.9%
2024 23.58 700th 847 17.4%
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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 South Pittsburg Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 467 63 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1989 479 64 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 543
1990 496 62 0 0 0 n/a n/a -3 555
1991 482 52 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 533
1992 451 49 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1993 419 64 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1994 401 74 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 530 68 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1996 530 68 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1997 547 88 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 638
1998 614 38 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1999 566 68 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 577 577
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 597 597
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 597 597
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 637 637
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 549 549
2006 478 72 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2007 444 56 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2008 467 53 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2009 464 60 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2010 455 63 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2011 442 58 3 8 0 0 12 0 523
2012 448 67 3 11 0 0 12 0 541
2013 427 63 3 12 0 0 12 0 517
2014 434 68 2 11 1 0 10 0 526
2015 434 70 2 15 1 0 9 0 531
2016 414 72 1 20 1 0 11 0 519
2017 387 60 0 19 2 0 18 0 486
2018 368 56 0 23 1 0 17 0 465
2019 388 60 1 27 1 0 21 0 498
2020 376 64 0 25 1 0 21 0 487
2021 375 60 1 22 0 0 25 0 483
2022 355 64 1 23 0 0 34 0 477
2023 396 63 1 26 0 0 35 0 521
2024 386 74 1 30 0 0 40 0 531

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 South Pittsburg Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 530 29.0 18.2 n/a
1989 543 29.0 18.7 n/a
1990 555 29.0 19.1 n/a
1991 533 30.0 17.7 n/a
1992 500 29.0 17.2 n/a
1993 483 29.0 16.7 n/a
1994 475 33.0 14.4 n/a
1995 598 35.0 17.1 n/a
1996 598 35.0 17.1 n/a
1997 638 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 653 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 635 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 577 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 597 n/a n/a n/a
2003 597 n/a n/a n/a
2004 637 n/a n/a n/a
2005 549 n/a n/a n/a
2006 554 35.0 15.8 n/a
2007 504 35.0 14.4 71.4
2008 526 35.0 15.0 62.9
2009 532 35.0 15.2 62
2010 525 36.0 14.5 71
2011 523 36.0 14.5 68.3
2012 541 37.0 14.6 74.5
2013 517 35.0 14.7 70
2014 526 36.0 14.6 78.9
2015 531 36.0 14.7 63.5
2016 519 34.0 15.2 72.1
2017 486 33.0 14.7 n/a
2018 465 31.0 15.0 n/a
2019 498 30.0 16.6 n/a
2020 487 31.0 15.7 n/a
2021 483 31.8 15.1 n/a
2022 477 30.4 15.6 n/a
2023 521 30.9 16.8 n/a
2024 531 33.4 15.8 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 South Pittsburg Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 530 29.0 18.2 n/a
1989 543 29.0 18.7 n/a
1990 555 29.0 19.1 n/a
1991 533 30.0 17.7 n/a
1992 500 29.0 17.2 n/a
1993 483 29.0 16.7 n/a
1994 475 33.0 14.4 n/a
1995 598 35.0 17.1 n/a
1996 598 35.0 17.1 n/a
1997 638 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 653 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 635 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 577 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 597 n/a n/a n/a
2003 597 n/a n/a n/a
2004 637 n/a n/a n/a
2005 549 n/a n/a n/a
2006 554 35.0 15.8 n/a
2007 504 35.0 14.4 71.4
2008 526 35.0 15.0 62.9
2009 532 35.0 15.2 62
2010 525 36.0 14.5 71
2011 523 36.0 14.5 68.3
2012 541 37.0 14.6 74.5
2013 517 35.0 14.7 70
2014 526 36.0 14.6 78.9
2015 531 36.0 14.7 63.5
2016 519 34.0 15.2 72.1
2017 486 33.0 14.7 n/a
2018 465 31.0 15.0 n/a
2019 498 30.0 16.6 n/a
2020 487 31.0 15.7 n/a
2021 483 31.8 15.1 n/a
2022 477 30.4 15.6 n/a
2023 521 30.9 16.8 n/a
2024 531 33.4 15.8 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 South Pittsburg Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $800 (8.5%) $7,885 (83.4%) $9,455
2020 $805 (8.4%) $8,083 (84.1%) $9,608
2021 $1,475 (14.2%) $8,143 (78.4%) $10,381
2022 $1,636 (14.5%) $8,527 (75.8%) $11,247
2023 $1,122 (10.7%) $8,290 (79.3%) $10,454

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Pittsburg Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 748th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 697th of 1020 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Pittsburg Elementary)27.126.9
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion County)2637.2
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Pittsburg Elementary)24.321.2
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion County)2834.4
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Pittsburg Elementary)23.223.9
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)32.135.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Pittsburg Elementary)19.625.4
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion County)2332.6
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Pittsburg Elementary)29.331.1
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)25.719.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Pittsburg Elementary)28.939.3
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion County)25.230.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Pittsburg Elementary)24.229.7
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)2932.7
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Pittsburg Elementary)2129.7
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion County)21.534.5
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (South Pittsburg Elementary)32.336.5
 4.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Marion County)26.950.2
 23.3%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
All Grades Mathematics (South Pittsburg Elementary)26.227.9
 1.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Marion County)2929.6
 0.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Pittsburg Elementary)23.929.1
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Marion County)26.330.3
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (South Pittsburg Elementary)32.336.5
 4.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Marion County)33.944.6
 10.7%
   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 Students498521
 4.6%
African American6063
 5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic2726
 3.7%
Pacific Islander00
White388396
 2.1%
Two or More Races2135
 66.7%


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Students at South Pittsburg Elementary are 73% White, 14% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 531 students attended South Pittsburg Elementary.

South Pittsburg Elementary ranks 756th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star 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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