Jones Cove Elementary

Summary:

Jones Cove Elementary is a public school in Cosby, Tennessee, serving 115 students in grades PK-8 as part of the Sevier County School District. While the school generally performs better than the district and state averages in core subjects, its academic performance has fluctuated over the years, with a current 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key factors that sets Jones Cove Elementary apart is its significantly higher percentage of white students (91.3%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's test scores are strongest in the lower grades, with a notable dip in 6th grade performance. Interestingly, the school has been effective in supporting students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 344th out of 821 Tennessee elementary schools in 2018-2019 for this demographic. However, the school's overall ranking has ranged from 280th out of 983 schools in 2020-2021 to 587th out of 1008 schools in 2023-2024, indicating inconsistent academic progress.

When compared to nearby schools, Jones Cove Elementary lags behind some higher-performing institutions, such as Pittman Center Elementary and Catons Chapel Elementary, which have consistently higher rankings and test scores. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Jones Cove Elementary to improve its academic consistency and performance across all grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4554 Jones Cove RD
       Cosby, TN  37722


(865) 453-9325

District: Sevier County

SchoolDigger Rank:
592nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  115

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.7% Help


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Compare Details Jones Cove Elementary ranks worse than 58.2% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.64. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jones Cove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jones Cove Elementary 592nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Jones Cove Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Sevier County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sevier County 88th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jones Cove Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Jones Cove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 16.92 724th 809 10.5%
2012 6.03 806th 820 1.7%
2013 13.85 818th 846 3.3%
2014 2.55 842nd 853 1.3%
2015 22.23 754th 855 11.8%
2018 23.92 789th 997 20.9%
2019 38.22 606th 985 38.5%
2021 62.18 280th 983 71.5%
2022 44.30 533rd 1000 46.7%
2023 53.27 433rd 1020 57.5%
2024 41.90 592nd 1018 41.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jones Cove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.58 657th 877 25.1%
2019 51.97 344th 821 58.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Jones Cove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.24 718th 916 21.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Jones Cove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.23 774th 841 8.0%
2019 24.32 670th 812 17.5%
2021 56.39 301st 844 64.3%
2022 33.86 576th 844 31.8%
2023 43.93 457th 852 46.4%
2024 23.26 708th 847 16.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Jones Cove Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jones Cove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 15.55 399th 435 8.3%
2011 79.01 83rd 462 82.0%
2012 4.97 462nd 466 0.9%
2013 14.95 449th 475 5.5%
2014 5.41 472nd 485 2.7%
2015 10.35 474th 492 3.7%
2018 15.77 497th 563 11.7%
2019 33.44 404th 574 29.6%
2021 28.75 404th 576 29.9%
2022 15.45 487th 569 14.4%
2023 54.64 245th 594 58.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jones Cove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.26 147th 490 70.0%
2021 20.69 404th 483 16.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Jones Cove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.02 473rd 481 1.7%
2019 22.21 426th 484 12.0%
2021 12.10 473rd 496 4.6%
2022 9.07 486th 500 2.8%
2023 43.32 274th 503 45.5%
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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.

Jones Cove Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jones Cove Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1989 82 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 82
1990 111 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1991 128 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1992 132 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1993 144 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1994 174 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1995 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1996 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1997 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 172
1998 173 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a -3 172
1999 172 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 173
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 219 219
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 177 177
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 177 177
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 199 199
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 179 179
2006 195 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2007 214 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 189 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2009 182 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2010 157 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2011 157 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 164
2012 167 1 0 6 1 0 4 0 179
2013 173 1 0 7 1 0 3 0 185
2014 166 0 0 5 1 0 3 0 175
2015 157 1 0 7 1 0 4 0 170
2016 153 1 0 10 1 0 5 0 170
2017 138 1 0 6 1 0 5 0 151
2018 126 0 0 7 0 0 8 0 141
2019 142 0 0 8 0 0 8 0 158
2020 127 0 0 4 0 0 6 0 137
2021 129 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 139
2022 115 0 0 8 0 0 5 0 128
2023 105 0 0 7 0 0 3 0 115

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 Jones Cove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 83 4.0 20.7 n/a
1989 82 4.0 20.5 n/a
1990 112 4.0 28.0 n/a
1991 128 9.0 14.2 n/a
1992 132 111.0 1.1 n/a
1993 145 111.0 1.3 n/a
1994 174 12.0 14.5 n/a
1995 182 12.0 15.2 n/a
1996 182 12.0 15.2 n/a
1997 172 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 172 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 173 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 219 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 177 n/a n/a n/a
2003 177 n/a n/a n/a
2004 199 n/a n/a n/a
2005 179 n/a n/a n/a
2006 195 19.0 10.3 n/a
2007 215 20.0 10.8 78.1
2008 191 16.7 11.4 89
2009 184 17.0 10.8 84.8
2010 162 16.0 10.1 90.7
2011 164 16.0 10.2 89
2012 179 16.0 11.1 84.4
2013 185 17.0 10.8 90.3
2014 175 17.0 10.2 88
2015 170 16.0 10.6 81.8
2016 170 17.0 10.0 93.5
2017 151 16.0 9.4 n/a
2018 141 17.7 7.9 n/a
2019 158 13.0 12.1 n/a
2020 137 13.5 10.1 84.7
2021 139 15.0 9.2 n/a
2022 128 15.0 8.5 n/a
2023 115 12.6 9.0 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 Jones Cove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 83 4.0 20.7 n/a
1989 82 4.0 20.5 n/a
1990 112 4.0 28.0 n/a
1991 128 9.0 14.2 n/a
1992 132 111.0 1.1 n/a
1993 145 111.0 1.3 n/a
1994 174 12.0 14.5 n/a
1995 182 12.0 15.2 n/a
1996 182 12.0 15.2 n/a
1997 172 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 172 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 173 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 219 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 177 n/a n/a n/a
2003 177 n/a n/a n/a
2004 199 n/a n/a n/a
2005 179 n/a n/a n/a
2006 195 19.0 10.3 n/a
2007 215 20.0 10.8 78.1
2008 191 16.7 11.4 89
2009 184 17.0 10.8 84.8
2010 162 16.0 10.1 90.7
2011 164 16.0 10.2 89
2012 179 16.0 11.1 84.4
2013 185 17.0 10.8 90.3
2014 175 17.0 10.2 88
2015 170 16.0 10.6 81.8
2016 170 17.0 10.0 93.5
2017 151 16.0 9.4 n/a
2018 141 17.7 7.9 n/a
2019 158 13.0 12.1 n/a
2020 137 13.5 10.1 84.7
2021 139 15.0 9.2 n/a
2022 128 15.0 8.5 n/a
2023 115 12.6 9.0 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 Jones Cove Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,221 (8.0%) $12,823 (84.5%) $15,172
2020 $1,751 (9.4%) $15,473 (83.1%) $18,621
2021 $1,704 (9.1%) $15,644 (83.6%) $18,714
2022 $3,198 (13.5%) $18,818 (79.4%) $23,705
2023 $2,870 (10.8%) $22,828 (85.6%) $26,674

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jones Cove Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 606th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 433rd of 1020 Elementary schools
 19.1%
Ranks 404th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 245th of 594 Middle schools
 29.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jones Cove Elementary)53.320
 33.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sevier County)36.834.4
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jones Cove Elementary)4040
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sevier County)33.535.9
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jones Cove Elementary)17.650
 32.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sevier County)32.132.5
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jones Cove Elementary)17.650
 32.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sevier County)26.336.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jones Cove Elementary)21.133.3
 12.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sevier County)4027.8
 12.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.237.2
 9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jones Cove Elementary)26.325
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sevier County)29.434
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jones Cove Elementary)29.445.5
 16.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sevier County)36.231.9
 4.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jones Cove Elementary)41.233.3
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sevier County)30.135.2
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Jones Cove Elementary)29.418.2
 11.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Sevier County)32.832.9
 0.1%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Jones Cove Elementary)26.430.5
 4.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sevier County)37.635.3
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jones Cove Elementary)28.335
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sevier County)29.733.1
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Jones Cove Elementary)26.812.5
 14.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Sevier County)37.234.4
 2.8%
   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 Students158115
 27.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic87
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White142105
 26.1%
Two or More Races83
 62.5%


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Students at Jones Cove Elementary are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 115 students attended Jones Cove Elementary.

Jones Cove Elementary ranks 592nd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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