Central Heights Elementary

Summary:

Central Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Blountville, Tennessee, serving 252 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Sullivan County School District, which is ranked 70 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Heights Elementary consistently outperforms the Sullivan County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a 54.2% proficiency rate in Mathematics, compared to 37.4% for Sullivan County and 39.7% for the state. The school also ranks highly among Tennessee elementary schools for female students and low socioeconomic status students. While Central Heights Elementary has a strong overall ranking history, its ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting its performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Haynesfield Elementary and Bluff City Elementary, Central Heights Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency. However, the school's student population is significantly less diverse compared to the surrounding schools, which may indicate a need to explore strategies to better serve a more diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 158 Central Heights RD
       Blountville, TN  37617


(423) 354-1575

District: Sullivan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
304th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Compare Details Central Heights Elementary ranks better than 70.1% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Central Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Heights Elementary 304th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Central Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Sullivan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan County 69th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 56.87 362nd 809 55.3%
2011 67.35 263rd 818 67.8%
2012 82.67 124th 820 84.9%
2013 80.36 128th 846 84.9%
2014 51.15 425th 853 50.2%
2015 56.73 389th 855 54.5%
2017 66.47 150th 646 76.8%
2018 52.02 425th 997 57.4%
2019 56.92 349th 985 64.6%
2021 44.73 504th 983 48.7%
2022 47.78 485th 1000 51.5%
2023 53.56 425th 1020 58.3%
2024 63.42 304th 1018 70.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.14 257th 582 55.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.50 478th 877 45.5%
2019 61.87 208th 821 74.7%
2021 38.16 495th 823 39.9%
2022 28.30 664th 858 22.6%
2023 80.16 77th 865 91.1%
2024 67.20 191st 853 77.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.27 549th 926 40.7%
2021 37.98 563rd 945 40.4%
2022 45.39 499th 975 48.8%
2023 51.42 441st 989 55.4%
2024 74.55 194th 990 80.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.16 226th 916 75.3%
2021 51.67 390th 941 58.6%
2022 45.77 487th 980 50.3%
2023 52.81 419th 987 57.5%
2024 42.07 568th 991 42.7%
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Rank History for White students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.36 470th 841 44.1%
2019 47.67 381st 812 53.1%
2021 31.90 600th 844 28.9%
2022 36.29 546th 844 35.3%
2023 41.27 492nd 852 42.3%
2024 46.97 416th 847 50.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Central Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 265 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 268
1989 259 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 260
1990 242 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1991 247 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1992 238 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1993 238 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 225 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1995 224 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1996 224 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1997 239 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 4 244
1998 227 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1999 244 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 193 193
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 253 253
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 260 260
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 260 260
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 278 278
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 256 256
2006 262 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2007 249 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2008 231 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2009 235 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2010 209 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2011 217 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 220
2012 190 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 195
2013 183 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 188
2014 196 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 201
2015 199 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 205
2016 215 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 218
2017 214 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 217
2018 223 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 232
2019 231 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 241
2020 223 0 0 5 1 0 6 0 235
2021 199 0 0 2 2 0 6 0 209
2022 242 0 0 3 1 0 8 0 254
2023 234 0 0 9 1 0 8 0 252

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 Central Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 17.0 15.7 n/a
1989 260 13.0 20.0 n/a
1990 242 16.0 15.1 n/a
1991 247 17.0 14.5 n/a
1992 238 17.0 14.0 n/a
1993 238 12.0 19.8 n/a
1994 226 12.0 18.8 n/a
1995 225 13.0 17.3 n/a
1996 225 13.0 17.3 n/a
1997 244 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 229 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 245 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 193 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 253 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 260 n/a n/a n/a
2003 260 n/a n/a n/a
2004 278 n/a n/a n/a
2005 256 n/a n/a n/a
2006 264 15.6 16.9 n/a
2007 251 16.6 15.1 59.8
2008 234 14.0 16.7 56
2009 242 10.0 24.2 57.4
2010 213 10.6 20.0 69
2011 220 12.3 17.8 71.4
2012 195 10.0 19.5 69.2
2013 188 10.0 18.8 71.3
2014 201 11.0 18.2 69.2
2015 205 13.0 15.7 69.3
2016 218 11.0 19.8 63.3
2017 217 12.5 17.3 n/a
2018 232 15.0 15.4 n/a
2019 241 15.0 16.0 n/a
2020 235 15.5 15.1 n/a
2021 209 16.5 12.6 n/a
2022 254 17.0 14.9 n/a
2023 252 18.5 13.6 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 Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 17.0 15.7 n/a
1989 260 13.0 20.0 n/a
1990 242 16.0 15.1 n/a
1991 247 17.0 14.5 n/a
1992 238 17.0 14.0 n/a
1993 238 12.0 19.8 n/a
1994 226 12.0 18.8 n/a
1995 225 13.0 17.3 n/a
1996 225 13.0 17.3 n/a
1997 244 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 229 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 245 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 193 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 253 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 260 n/a n/a n/a
2003 260 n/a n/a n/a
2004 278 n/a n/a n/a
2005 256 n/a n/a n/a
2006 264 15.6 16.9 n/a
2007 251 16.6 15.1 59.8
2008 234 14.0 16.7 56
2009 242 10.0 24.2 57.4
2010 213 10.6 20.0 69
2011 220 12.3 17.8 71.4
2012 195 10.0 19.5 69.2
2013 188 10.0 18.8 71.3
2014 201 11.0 18.2 69.2
2015 205 13.0 15.7 69.3
2016 218 11.0 19.8 63.3
2017 217 12.5 17.3 n/a
2018 232 15.0 15.4 n/a
2019 241 15.0 16.0 n/a
2020 235 15.5 15.1 n/a
2021 209 16.5 12.6 n/a
2022 254 17.0 14.9 n/a
2023 252 18.5 13.6 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 Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $716 (7.2%) $8,576 (86.4%) $9,931
2020 $694 (6.6%) $9,193 (86.8%) $10,588
2021 $618 (5.9%) $9,408 (90.6%) $10,388
2022 $1,332 (12.3%) $8,908 (82.2%) $10,832
2023 $1,366 (11.4%) $9,875 (82.4%) $11,978

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 349th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 425th of 1020 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)4828.6
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sullivan County)34.436.9
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Heights Elementary)3633.3
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County)35.838
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)64.967.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sullivan County)45.948.7
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Heights Elementary)35.140.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County)30.244.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)2950
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sullivan County)41.845.6
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Heights Elementary)35.550
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County)32.735.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)48.448
 0.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sullivan County)33.638
 4.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Heights Elementary)35.541.6
 6.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sullivan County)31.735.5
 3.8%
   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 Students241252
 4.6%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic39
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White231234
 1.3%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended Central Heights Elementary.

Students at Central Heights Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Central Heights Elementary ranks 304th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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