LaVergne Lake Elementary School

Summary:

LaVergne Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in La Vergne, Tennessee, serving 858 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Rutherford County school district.

While the Rutherford County district is ranked 33 out of 139 districts in Tennessee, LaVergne Lake Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools, with proficiency rates in Math, English Language Arts, and Science that are significantly lower than the state averages. The school struggles to support its diverse student population, with lower rankings for subgroups like African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students compared to their peers statewide. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's Math proficiency rates were just 31.6%, compared to the state average of 39.7%.

Nearby schools in the Rutherford County district, such as Smyrna Elementary and John Colemon Elementary, generally outperform LaVergne Lake Elementary in academic proficiency. Schools in the neighboring Davidson County district, such as Smith Springs Elementary and Mt. View Elementary, also outperform LaVergne Lake despite being in a lower-ranked district. Despite spending more per student than the state average, LaVergne Lake's academic performance has been consistently low, with proficiency rates declining or stagnating in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 201 David's Way
       La Vergne, TN  37086


(615) 904-6730

District: Rutherford County

SchoolDigger Rank:
739th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend LaVergne Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    LaVergne Middle School
High:    Lavergne High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  858

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.8%
African American:
28.3%
White:
25.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Compare Details LaVergne Lake Elementary School ranks worse than 72.6% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

LaVergne Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks LaVergne Lake Elementary School 739th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See LaVergne Lake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Rutherford County:

SchoolDigger ranks Rutherford County 33rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for LaVergne Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at LaVergne Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 56.64 367th 809 54.6%
2011 75.02 186th 818 77.3%
2012 79.60 149th 820 81.8%
2013 74.82 193rd 846 77.2%
2014 65.54 250th 853 70.7%
2015 66.43 273rd 855 68.1%
2017 27.61 535th 646 17.2%
2018 37.59 617th 997 38.1%
2019 40.24 589th 985 40.2%
2021 28.30 705th 983 28.3%
2022 23.66 771st 1000 22.9%
2023 23.96 790th 1020 22.5%
2024 29.41 739th 1018 27.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at LaVergne Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.01 63rd 95 33.7%
2021 35.35 72nd 101 28.7%
2022 38.16 98th 165 40.6%
2023 50.23 57th 164 65.2%
2024 35.71 116th 178 34.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at LaVergne Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.44 307th 395 22.3%
2021 15.38 367th 369 0.5%
2023 19.34 484th 528 8.3%
2024 23.12 506th 582 13.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at LaVergne Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.77 472nd 877 46.2%
2019 48.72 387th 821 52.9%
2021 52.12 327th 823 60.3%
2022 31.52 627th 858 26.9%
2023 37.38 557th 865 35.6%
2024 49.71 396th 853 53.6%
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Rank History for Female students at LaVergne Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.33 633rd 926 31.6%
2021 29.20 664th 945 29.7%
2022 18.30 816th 975 16.3%
2023 25.37 751st 989 24.1%
2024 26.53 753rd 990 23.9%
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Rank History for Male students at LaVergne Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.11 477th 916 47.9%
2021 26.68 686th 941 27.1%
2022 29.50 701st 980 28.5%
2023 22.91 779th 987 21.1%
2024 31.99 691st 991 30.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at LaVergne Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.85 38th 62 38.7%
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Rank History for African American students at LaVergne Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.56 184th 450 59.1%
2019 50.57 157th 404 61.1%
2021 42.65 191st 411 53.5%
2022 45.26 220th 483 54.5%
2023 40.26 267th 500 46.6%
2024 39.54 283rd 498 43.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at LaVergne Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.57 144th 319 54.9%
2019 48.76 102nd 250 59.2%
2021 45.13 159th 324 50.9%
2022 37.99 221st 363 39.1%
2023 30.22 288th 387 25.6%
2024 41.03 249th 415 40.0%
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Rank History for White students at LaVergne Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.03 381st 841 54.7%
2019 49.76 357th 812 56.0%
2021 22.21 713th 844 15.5%
2022 12.49 804th 844 4.7%
2023 27.24 668th 852 21.6%
2024 39.11 514th 847 39.3%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Open Quote I love this school! The teachers and administration are very loving and caring and create a positive atmosphere. My daughter has been there 3 years and has had 3 excellent teachers! The school creates many parent involvement activities (training for academics, family movie nights, and game nights). They also provide a parent lending library with learning games and activities the children can check out and bring home to use. The communication between teachers and parents are great. The principal and assistant principal are very friendly and are always available when needed. My daughter looks forward to going to school every day and is excelling in school! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Open Quote Assignments come home misspelled BY THE TEACHERS. Last year one teacher actually wrote the word "axed" instead of "asked". I am appalled by this school. Talking is UNACCEPTABLE in this school and the children are treated like cattle. The principal has a condescending attitude toward parents as do some teachers. They do keep up appearances from the outside though. I would RUN from this school. This is our fourth year here and we are selling our house to escape this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 22, 2009

Open Quote The principal is very hands-on and the teachers and staff work very hard to help every child succeed. The school is new and clean also. Close Quote



Enrollment information for LaVergne Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 352 333 24 156 1 n/a n/a 0 866
2009 351 377 34 162 1 n/a n/a 0 925
2010 331 384 40 177 2 n/a n/a 0 934
2011 317 344 28 175 1 1 28 0 894
2012 296 349 33 195 2 2 28 0 905
2013 301 325 33 201 3 2 31 0 896
2014 310 351 27 226 3 2 38 0 957
2015 272 369 24 214 3 0 35 0 917
2016 279 357 20 244 2 0 27 0 929
2017 280 357 27 249 1 0 48 0 962
2018 276 350 33 279 2 1 38 0 979
2019 272 317 26 294 1 1 37 0 948
2020 274 301 23 295 1 3 36 0 933
2021 261 287 23 312 2 0 39 0 924
2022 246 243 23 319 1 0 37 0 869
2023 222 243 25 333 2 0 33 0 858

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

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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 LaVergne Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 866 51.0 17.0 n/a
2009 925 55.3 16.7 47.4
2010 934 60.0 15.5 56
2011 894 64.0 13.9 63.6
2012 905 62.0 14.5 64.6
2013 896 64.1 13.9 63.1
2014 957 66.0 14.5 63.5
2015 917 67.0 13.6 65.9
2016 929 68.0 13.6 65.3
2017 962 70.0 13.7 n/a
2018 979 75.0 13.0 n/a
2019 948 63.6 14.9 n/a
2020 933 59.6 15.6 66.3
2021 924 63.7 14.5 n/a
2022 869 65.0 13.3 n/a
2023 858 67.5 12.7 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 LaVergne Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 866 51.0 17.0 n/a
2009 925 55.3 16.7 47.4
2010 934 60.0 15.5 56
2011 894 64.0 13.9 63.6
2012 905 62.0 14.5 64.6
2013 896 64.1 13.9 63.1
2014 957 66.0 14.5 63.5
2015 917 67.0 13.6 65.9
2016 929 68.0 13.6 65.3
2017 962 70.0 13.7 n/a
2018 979 75.0 13.0 n/a
2019 948 63.6 14.9 n/a
2020 933 59.6 15.6 66.3
2021 924 63.7 14.5 n/a
2022 869 65.0 13.3 n/a
2023 858 67.5 12.7 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 LaVergne Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $752 (7.4%) $8,753 (85.9%) $10,191
2020 $765 (7.3%) $9,164 (87.3%) $10,503
2021 $1,126 (10.1%) $9,538 (85.2%) $11,198
2022 $1,169 (9.7%) $10,255 (84.8%) $12,099
2023 $1,236 (9.9%) $10,471 (84.2%) $12,432

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

Impact of COVID-19 on LaVergne Lake Elementary School

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 589th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 790th of 1020 Elementary schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (LaVergne Lake Elementary School)35.738
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)53.949.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (LaVergne Lake Elementary School)21.432.8
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)4045.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (LaVergne Lake Elementary School)32.725.4
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)56.451
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (LaVergne Lake Elementary School)28.627.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)38.450.9
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (LaVergne Lake Elementary School)54.722.6
 32.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)56.747.1
 9.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (LaVergne Lake Elementary School)27.620.6
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)38.941.8
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (LaVergne Lake Elementary School)42.228.6
 13.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Rutherford County)47.847.8
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (LaVergne Lake Elementary School)2626.9
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rutherford County)39.243.6
 4.4%
   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 Students948858
 9.5%
African American317243
 23.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2625
 3.8%
Hispanic294333
 13.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White272222
 18.4%
Two or More Races3733
 10.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about LaVergne Lake Elementary School

Students who attend LaVergne Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : LaVergne Middle School
High : Lavergne High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 858 students attended LaVergne Lake Elementary School.

LaVergne Lake Elementary School ranks 739th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at LaVergne Lake Elementary School are 39% Hispanic, 28% African American, 26% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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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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