Chadwell Elementary

Summary:

Chadwell Elementary is a public elementary school in Madison, Tennessee, serving 401 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Davidson County school district, which is ranked 122 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chadwell Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Tennessee elementary schools, with its academic performance, as measured by TNReady assessments, significantly below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19.3% of Chadwell students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.7% statewide and 29.5% in the Davidson County district. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, African American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In contrast, nearby schools like East End Preparatory School, Smithson Craighead Academy, and Dan Mills Elementary generally outperform Chadwell on academic measures.

Chadwell Elementary has a diverse student population, with a majority of students identifying as African American (52.62%) and Hispanic (32.42%) in the 2022-2023 school year. This racial composition is notably different from the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, Chadwell serves a high-needs population, with the school ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Tennessee elementary schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's declining performance over time, from a high of 205 out of 820 Tennessee elementary schools in 2011-2012 to its current ranking in the bottom 10%, suggests that it faces significant challenges in maintaining or improving its academic outcomes despite serving a diverse and high-needs population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 321 Port DR
       Madison, TN  37115


(615) 860-1459

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
944th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Chadwell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jere Baxter Middle
High:    Maplewood High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.6%
Hispanic:
32.4%
White:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.2% Help


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Compare Details Chadwell Elementary ranks worse than 92.7% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chadwell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chadwell Elementary 944th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Chadwell Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:


Davidson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson County 123rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chadwell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chadwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 45.21 473rd 809 41.5%
2011 43.94 512th 818 37.4%
2012 73.84 205th 820 75.0%
2013 54.79 477th 846 43.6%
2014 44.84 508th 853 40.4%
2015 28.62 710th 855 17.0%
2018 20.31 833rd 997 16.4%
2019 25.47 766th 985 22.2%
2021 9.66 918th 983 6.6%
2022 14.12 892nd 1000 10.8%
2023 13.68 905th 1020 11.3%
2024 10.78 944th 1018 7.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chadwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.29 140th 165 15.2%
2023 55.15 45th 164 72.6%
2024 36.69 110th 178 38.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chadwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.52 695th 877 20.8%
2019 25.21 695th 821 15.3%
2021 15.21 777th 823 5.6%
2022 28.84 659th 858 23.2%
2023 15.23 800th 865 7.5%
2024 15.54 802nd 853 6.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Chadwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.90 725th 926 21.7%
2021 10.64 872nd 945 7.7%
2022 9.42 936th 975 4.0%
2023 8.24 958th 989 3.1%
2024 11.87 914th 990 7.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Chadwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.77 750th 916 18.1%
2021 9.51 891st 941 5.3%
2022 29.05 712th 980 27.3%
2023 21.82 791st 987 19.9%
2024 10.80 936th 991 5.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Chadwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.97 303rd 450 32.7%
2019 37.76 235th 404 41.8%
2022 21.47 418th 483 13.5%
2023 18.99 440th 500 12.0%
2024 18.83 444th 498 10.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chadwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.73 217th 319 32.0%
2019 35.07 157th 250 37.2%
2021 19.86 300th 324 7.4%
2022 26.07 295th 363 18.7%
2023 37.19 238th 387 38.5%
2024 32.44 294th 415 29.2%
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Rank History for White students at Chadwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.80 441st 841 47.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Chadwell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 219 256 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1989 230 260 n/a 13 2 n/a n/a 0 505
1990 241 225 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1991 261 231 6 4 0 n/a n/a -51 451
1992 236 209 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1993 238 248 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1994 270 265 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1995 218 253 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1996 218 253 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1997 212 270 7 18 0 n/a n/a 9 516
1998 250 202 15 8 1 n/a n/a 0 476
1999 206 291 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 496 496
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 373 373
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 405 405
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 405 405
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 353 353
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 331 331
2006 130 184 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2007 137 165 9 26 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2008 119 195 8 21 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2009 106 185 8 29 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2010 86 147 8 30 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2011 89 157 12 65 0 0 1 0 324
2012 63 171 11 53 1 0 2 0 301
2013 82 166 7 57 2 0 4 0 318
2014 69 192 7 65 1 0 3 0 337
2015 65 211 5 77 2 0 5 0 365
2016 66 230 2 83 2 0 13 0 396
2017 64 193 3 86 0 0 10 0 356
2018 42 179 3 90 0 0 9 0 323
2019 45 184 4 94 2 0 8 0 337
2020 38 171 3 118 1 0 2 0 333
2021 24 135 0 111 0 0 0 0 270
2022 36 185 1 122 0 0 5 0 349
2023 34 211 12 130 0 0 14 0 401

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 Chadwell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 477 23.0 20.7 n/a
1989 505 26.0 19.4 n/a
1990 470 26.0 18.0 n/a
1991 451 26.0 17.3 n/a
1992 454 26.0 17.4 n/a
1993 489 26.0 18.8 n/a
1994 538 28.0 19.2 n/a
1995 476 21.0 22.7 n/a
1996 476 21.0 22.7 n/a
1997 516 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 476 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 517 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 496 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 373 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 405 n/a n/a n/a
2003 405 n/a n/a n/a
2004 353 n/a n/a n/a
2005 331 n/a n/a n/a
2006 339 26.0 13.0 n/a
2007 337 28.0 12.0 89.6
2008 343 23.0 14.9 86.6
2009 328 24.0 13.7 93
2010 271 25.6 10.5 98.9
2011 324 24.0 13.5 79.9
2012 301 25.0 12.0 91.4
2013 318 23.0 13.8 91.2
2014 337 24.0 14.0 90.8
2015 365 23.0 15.8 89.9
2016 396 22.0 18.0 94.2
2017 356 21.0 16.9 n/a
2018 323 20.7 15.6 n/a
2019 337 23.0 14.6 n/a
2020 333 22.0 15.1 n/a
2021 270 21.5 12.5 n/a
2022 349 23.8 14.6 n/a
2023 401 20.5 19.5 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 Chadwell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 477 23.0 20.7 n/a
1989 505 26.0 19.4 n/a
1990 470 26.0 18.0 n/a
1991 451 26.0 17.3 n/a
1992 454 26.0 17.4 n/a
1993 489 26.0 18.8 n/a
1994 538 28.0 19.2 n/a
1995 476 21.0 22.7 n/a
1996 476 21.0 22.7 n/a
1997 516 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 476 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 517 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 496 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 373 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 405 n/a n/a n/a
2003 405 n/a n/a n/a
2004 353 n/a n/a n/a
2005 331 n/a n/a n/a
2006 339 26.0 13.0 n/a
2007 337 28.0 12.0 89.6
2008 343 23.0 14.9 86.6
2009 328 24.0 13.7 93
2010 271 25.6 10.5 98.9
2011 324 24.0 13.5 79.9
2012 301 25.0 12.0 91.4
2013 318 23.0 13.8 91.2
2014 337 24.0 14.0 90.8
2015 365 23.0 15.8 89.9
2016 396 22.0 18.0 94.2
2017 356 21.0 16.9 n/a
2018 323 20.7 15.6 n/a
2019 337 23.0 14.6 n/a
2020 333 22.0 15.1 n/a
2021 270 21.5 12.5 n/a
2022 349 23.8 14.6 n/a
2023 401 20.5 19.5 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 Chadwell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,177 (7.8%) $13,098 (87.0%) $15,061
2020 $884 (6.6%) $11,738 (88.0%) $13,339
2021 $2,060 (13.8%) $12,586 (84.6%) $14,878
2022 $1,986 (11.7%) $13,797 (81.5%) $16,937
2023 $2,979 (17.2%) $13,402 (77.5%) $17,304

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chadwell 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 766th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 905th of 1020 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chadwell Elementary)2517.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)34.330
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chadwell Elementary)33.319.3
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)28.831.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chadwell Elementary)16.724.5
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)36.233.4
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chadwell Elementary)24.49.4
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)27.434.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Chadwell Elementary)20.416.6
 3.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Davidson County)29.926.4
 3.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chadwell Elementary)28.412.6
 15.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Davidson County)25.927.4
 1.5%
   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 Students337401
 19%
African American184211
 14.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian412
 200%
Hispanic94130
 38.3%
Pacific Islander00
White4534
 24.4%
Two or More Races814
 75%


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Students at Chadwell Elementary are 53% African American, 32% Hispanic, 8% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Chadwell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jere Baxter Middle
High : Maplewood High

In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended Chadwell Elementary.

Chadwell Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Tennessee elementary schools.


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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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