Plainview Elementary School

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Plainview Elementary School ranks 172 nd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Plainview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Christiana, Tennessee, serving 534 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Rutherford County School District, which is ranked 33 out of 139 districts in the state with a 4-star rating.

Plainview Elementary consistently outperforms the Rutherford County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for TNReady assessments, with 59.6% in Mathematics, 55.2% in English Language Arts, and 53.4% in Science, compared to the county's 48.6%, 44.7%, and 51.7%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 11.8% African American and 11.42% Hispanic students, is a key differentiating factor, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.9 provides more personalized attention.

Plainview Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years, indicating sustained academic excellence. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic and Low Socio-Economic Status students, is particularly noteworthy, ranking among the top schools in the state. While Plainview outperforms nearby schools like Barfield Elementary and Christiana Elementary, which also have 4-star ratings, the diversity of educational options in the area provides families with multiple high-performing school choices.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7182 Otter Pond Way
Christiana, TN 37037

(615) 904-6790

District: Rutherford County

SchoolDigger Rank:
172^nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Students who attend Plainview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Christiana Middle School
High:	Riverdale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 534

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.5%

African American:

11.8%

Hispanic:

11.4%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.32. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plainview Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainview Elementary School 172^nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Plainview Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rutherford County:

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

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Rank History for all students at Plainview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.49	217^th	1020	78.7%
2024	77.32	172^nd	1018	83.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Plainview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.11	468^th	582	19.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plainview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.41	418^th	865	51.7%
2024	81.16	74^th	853	91.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Plainview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.63	280^th	989	71.7%
2024	70.04	236^th	990	76.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Plainview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.37	186^th	987	81.2%
2024	80.16	141^st	991	85.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Plainview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.70	134^th	500	73.2%
2024	72.79	95^th	498	80.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Plainview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.13	24^th	387	93.8%
2024	84.68	43^rd	415	89.6%

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Rank History for White students at Plainview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.23	228^th	852	73.2%
2024	71.04	192^nd	847	77.3%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Plainview Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	311	33	11	35	2	0	29	0	421
2023	366	63	8	61	2	2	32	0	534

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 Plainview Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	421	28.5	14.7	n/a
2023	534	31.5	16.9	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 Plainview Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	421	28.5	14.7	n/a
2023	534	31.5	16.9	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Plainview Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$618 (4.8%)	$11,668 (89.8%)	$13,000
2023	$532 (4.5%)	$10,666 (90.5%)	$11,792

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)					TNReady English Language Arts (2024)					TNReady Science (2024)					TNReady Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Plainview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7182 Otter Pond Way	Christiana	37037	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 904-6790	534	32	16.9		366 (68.5%)	63 (11.8%)	61 (11.4%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (6.0%)	77.3	172^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	83.1%		71.5	217^th of 1020 public elementary schools	78.7%	45	53.9	66.0	58.1		59.6	56.2	65.7	43.0		55.2	47.2	59.0	53.3		53.4			$11,792	$532	$10,666
Buchanan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6050 Manchester HWY	Murfreesboro	37127	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 893-3651	475	29	16.3		293 (61.7%)	35 (7.4%)	83 (17.5%)	23 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.4%)	69.6	237^th of 1018 public elementary schools	76.7%		63	313^th of 1020 public elementary schools	69.3%	76	52.1	44.4	46.2		47.5	45.2	60.5	55.4		53.9	52.1	45.7	68.8		54.6			$11,519	$554	$10,348
Christiana Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4701 Shelbyville HWY	Christiana	37037	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 896-0614	664	47	14.1		479 (72.1%)	62 (9.3%)	61 (9.2%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.7%)	76.6	179^th of 1018 public elementary schools	82.4%		75.2	187^th of 1020 public elementary schools	81.7%	8	46.2	67.3	76.6		63.4	49.1	57.9	47.7		51.6	56.6	53.3	51.4		53.8			$11,832	$840	$10,411
Barfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	350 Veterans Parkway	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 904-3810	961	57	16.9		559 (58.2%)	184 (19.1%)	104 (10.8%)	28 (2.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (8.6%)	74.1	201^st of 1018 public elementary schools	80.3%		74.7	191^st of 1020 public elementary schools	81.3%	10	64.0	60.0	47.0		56.4	55.3	53.8	50.0		52.9	64.4	49.4	45.9		52.7			$10,860	$693	$9,705
Black Fox Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1753 South Rutherford BLVD	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Murfreesboro	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 893-6395	813	55	14.6		242 (29.8%)	241 (29.6%)	253 (31.1%)	29 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (5.8%)	44.1	555^th of 1018 public elementary schools	45.5%		45.7	539^th of 1020 public elementary schools	47.2%	16	37.7	36.6	51.8	31.5	40.4	43.4	38.6	35.1	25.0	36.4	40.6	44.6	33.3	32.9	38.1	19.2	19.2	$12,970	$1,124	$10,857
Discovery School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1165 Middle Tennessee BLVD	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Murfreesboro	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 895-4973	389	22	17.4		311 (79.9%)	29 (7.5%)	9 (2.3%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.7%)	99.6	2^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.6	2^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	99.8%		88.3			94.4	93.8	93.2		89.4	94.4	93.3	86.7				94.3			$11,498	$739	$10,201
Cascade Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2998 Fairfield PIKE	Wartrace	37183	Bedford County	Bedford County	No	No	No	No	(931) 389-0031	675	38	17.6		562 (83.3%)	15 (2.2%)	59 (8.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	32 (4.7%)	72	220^th of 1018 public elementary schools	78.4%		65.4	293^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	71.3%	73	60.2	66.4	63.4		63.3	53.4	51.7	42.0		49.1	43.2	51.7	46.8		47.2			$9,611	$1,082	$7,653
Hobgood Elementary	Public	K-6	307 Baird LN	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Murfreesboro	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 895-2744	678	47	14.4		174 (25.7%)	228 (33.6%)	197 (29.1%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	62 (9.1%)	35.4	673^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	33.9%		26	773^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	24.2%	100	39.6	34.9	43.8	17.3	35.5	34.1	38.1	34.7	15.4	32.1	34.1	34.9	30.1	25.0	31.8			$12,443	$1,249	$10,261
Kittrell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7801 Old Woodbury HWY	Readyville	37149	Cannon County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 893-7604	337	28	12.1		207 (61.4%)	25 (7.4%)	74 (22.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.6%)	37.7	638^th of 1018 public elementary schools	37.3%		49.8	475^th of 1020 public elementary schools	53.4%	163	37.5	32.0	28.1		32.5	28.6	44.0	31.0		34.1	33.9	44.0	36.8		38.0			$14,776	$1,416	$12,451
Salem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3275 St. Bernard DR	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Murfreesboro	No	No	No	No	(615) 893-2313	968	62	15.7		547 (56.5%)	212 (21.9%)	76 (7.9%)	53 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	78 (8.1%)	64.5	290^th of 1018 public elementary schools	71.5%		68.6	246^th of 1020 public elementary schools	75.9%	44	37.6	66.5	52.8	27.8	49.7	39.2	64.4	52.0	29.6	49.5	43.9	59.6	48.0	42.6	49.9	22.2	22.2	$10,642	$729	$9,420

Frequently Asked Questions about Plainview Elementary School

How many students attend Plainview Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 534 students attended Plainview Elementary School.

Is Plainview Elementary School a good school?

Plainview Elementary School ranks 172^nd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Plainview Elementary School?

Students at Plainview Elementary School are 69% White, 12% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Plainview Elementary School in?

Rutherford County

What schools do graduates of Plainview Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Plainview Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Christiana Middle School
High : Riverdale High School

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