Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Wartburg, Tennessee, serving 553 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Morgan County School District, which is ranked 131 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating.

Central Elementary's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is consistently below the state and county averages across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (25.8%) and English Language Arts (27.9%) were significantly lower than the state averages of 39.7% and 37.6%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly weak in Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 24.4% in 3rd grade to 27.1% in 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 41.6% to 44%. Central Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has consistently been in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools, ranking between 638 and 790 out of 983-1020 schools in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Petros Joyner Elementary, Willow Brook Elementary, and Ridge View Elementary, Central Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower, with these schools generally outperforming Central Elementary in assessments and having higher statewide rankings. Additionally, Central Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.3, compared to ratios ranging from 11.8 to 17.5 in the nearby schools. The school's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is particularly concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom 15% of Tennessee elementary schools for this subgroup.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1315 Knoxville HWY
       Wartburg, TN  37887


(423) 346-6683

District: Morgan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
772nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Central Middle School
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.7%
Two or more races:
3.1%
Hispanic:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.1% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks worse than 75.8% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 772nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Morgan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Morgan County 133rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 24.83 664th 809 17.9%
2011 35.28 596th 818 27.1%
2012 39.98 548th 820 33.2%
2013 33.78 707th 846 16.4%
2014 34.98 631st 853 26.0%
2015 27.85 721st 855 15.7%
2017 14.85 613th 646 5.1%
2018 27.36 744th 997 25.4%
2019 29.49 720th 985 26.9%
2021 33.29 638th 983 35.1%
2022 22.17 790th 1000 21.0%
2023 34.46 676th 1020 33.7%
2024 26.77 772nd 1018 24.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.26 336th 395 14.9%
2019 17.50 252nd 255 1.2%
2022 20.04 423rd 447 5.4%
2024 30.20 417th 582 28.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.29 687th 877 21.7%
2019 32.11 611th 821 25.6%
2021 47.60 388th 823 52.9%
2022 24.44 713th 858 16.9%
2023 35.90 569th 865 34.2%
2024 20.84 748th 853 12.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.42 13th 17 23.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.30 773rd 926 16.5%
2021 26.86 702nd 945 25.7%
2022 21.51 776th 975 20.4%
2023 31.33 681st 989 31.1%
2024 27.64 744th 990 24.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.57 552nd 916 39.7%
2021 38.87 545th 941 42.1%
2022 23.15 770th 980 21.4%
2023 36.67 628th 987 36.4%
2024 26.30 758th 991 23.5%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.88 784th 841 6.8%
2019 18.64 729th 812 10.2%
2021 24.25 687th 844 18.6%
2022 12.41 806th 844 4.5%
2023 22.31 722nd 852 15.3%
2024 15.03 789th 847 6.8%
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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 Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 575 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1989 930 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 930
1990 959 2 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 968
1991 971 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 975
1992 1012 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1016
1993 986 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 986
1994 988 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 988
1995 991 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 991
1996 991 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 991
1997 1007 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -3 1004
1998 1007 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 1012
1999 955 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 955
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 960 960
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 917 917
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 552 552
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 552 552
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 582 582
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 576 576
2006 622 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 628
2007 673 3 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 684
2008 652 4 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 665
2009 675 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2010 652 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2011 622 4 1 6 0 0 3 0 636
2012 653 2 1 5 1 0 1 0 663
2013 658 3 0 9 1 0 12 0 683
2014 660 1 2 11 0 1 3 0 678
2015 636 0 0 9 0 0 6 0 651
2016 601 2 0 5 0 0 2 0 610
2017 631 1 1 2 0 0 4 0 639
2018 581 2 1 2 0 0 4 0 590
2019 516 1 1 1 3 0 8 0 530
2020 498 0 3 2 1 0 9 0 513
2021 514 0 1 5 2 0 11 0 533
2022 485 1 2 5 0 0 12 0 505
2023 518 2 2 14 0 0 17 0 553

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 26.0 22.1 n/a
1989 930 43.0 21.6 n/a
1990 968 43.0 22.5 n/a
1991 975 43.0 22.6 n/a
1992 1016 43.0 23.6 n/a
1993 986 43.0 22.9 n/a
1994 988 58.0 17.0 n/a
1995 991 60.0 16.5 n/a
1996 991 60.0 16.5 n/a
1997 1004 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1012 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 955 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 960 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 917 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 552 n/a n/a n/a
2003 552 n/a n/a n/a
2004 582 n/a n/a n/a
2005 576 n/a n/a n/a
2006 628 37.0 17.0 n/a
2007 684 38.0 18.0 50.1
2008 665 38.0 17.5 56.4
2009 679 42.5 16.0 57.3
2010 660 42.0 15.7 65.6
2011 636 43.0 14.7 63.8
2012 663 41.7 15.8 65.6
2013 683 40.0 17.0 67.3
2014 678 42.0 16.1 65
2015 651 40.0 16.2 61.9
2016 610 37.0 16.4 62.1
2017 639 40.0 15.9 n/a
2018 590 37.0 15.9 n/a
2019 530 37.0 14.3 n/a
2020 513 32.0 16.0 n/a
2021 533 34.7 15.3 n/a
2022 505 30.2 16.6 n/a
2023 553 30.2 18.3 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 Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 26.0 22.1 n/a
1989 930 43.0 21.6 n/a
1990 968 43.0 22.5 n/a
1991 975 43.0 22.6 n/a
1992 1016 43.0 23.6 n/a
1993 986 43.0 22.9 n/a
1994 988 58.0 17.0 n/a
1995 991 60.0 16.5 n/a
1996 991 60.0 16.5 n/a
1997 1004 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1012 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 955 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 960 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 917 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 552 n/a n/a n/a
2003 552 n/a n/a n/a
2004 582 n/a n/a n/a
2005 576 n/a n/a n/a
2006 628 37.0 17.0 n/a
2007 684 38.0 18.0 50.1
2008 665 38.0 17.5 56.4
2009 679 42.5 16.0 57.3
2010 660 42.0 15.7 65.6
2011 636 43.0 14.7 63.8
2012 663 41.7 15.8 65.6
2013 683 40.0 17.0 67.3
2014 678 42.0 16.1 65
2015 651 40.0 16.2 61.9
2016 610 37.0 16.4 62.1
2017 639 40.0 15.9 n/a
2018 590 37.0 15.9 n/a
2019 530 37.0 14.3 n/a
2020 513 32.0 16.0 n/a
2021 533 34.7 15.3 n/a
2022 505 30.2 16.6 n/a
2023 553 30.2 18.3 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 Central Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $898 (9.2%) $8,015 (82.1%) $9,766
2020 $997 (9.9%) $8,084 (80.6%) $10,027
2021 $1,434 (13.7%) $8,022 (76.8%) $10,444
2022 $2,327 (19.3%) $8,807 (73.0%) $12,067
2023 $2,420 (18.9%) $9,095 (71.2%) $12,774

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 720th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 676th of 1020 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)31.944.6
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Morgan County)27.338
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)31.943.2
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County)27.841
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)21.511.8
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County)25.416.6
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)16.926.8
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County)25.827.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)40.732.8
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County)27.726.6
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)2120.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County)16.529
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Central Elementary)32.128.8
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Morgan County)19.223.2
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Elementary)24.230.5
 6.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Morgan County)20.323.8
 3.5%
   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 Students530553
 4.3%
African American12
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic114
 1300%
Pacific Islander00
White516518
 0.4%
Two or More Races817
 112.5%


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Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Middle School
High : Central High School

Students at Central Elementary are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Central Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.2% of Tennessee elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 553 students attended Central Elementary.


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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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