Rock Springs Elementary

Summary:

Rock Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Kingsport, Tennessee, serving 415 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.

Rock Springs Elementary consistently outperforms the Sullivan County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for TNReady assessments in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 60.7% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 37.4% for Sullivan County and 39.7% for Tennessee. The school also ranks highly for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students. Rock Springs Elementary has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranked 137th out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, the highest ranking in the school's history.

While Rock Springs Elementary has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 95% of students identifying as white, some nearby schools in the Kingsport district, such as John Adams Elementary and Andrew Johnson Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance with more diverse student populations and, in some cases, lower student-teacher ratios.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1238 Moreland DR
       Kingsport, TN  37664


(423) 354-1380

District: Sullivan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
Two or more races:
2.9%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


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Compare Details Rock Springs Elementary ranks better than 86.3% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.64. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rock Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Springs Elementary 139th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rock Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 84.56 109th 809 86.5%
2011 91.21 64th 818 92.2%
2012 83.36 122nd 820 85.1%
2013 74.95 191st 846 77.4%
2014 49.61 444th 853 47.9%
2015 58.19 372nd 855 56.5%
2017 59.01 210th 646 67.5%
2018 48.01 475th 997 52.4%
2019 63.87 282nd 985 71.4%
2021 54.54 383rd 983 61.0%
2022 67.79 249th 1000 75.1%
2023 71.39 219th 1020 78.5%
2024 82.64 139th 1018 86.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rock Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.02 134th 255 47.5%
2021 61.75 82nd 369 77.8%
2023 52.83 171st 528 67.6%
2024 66.40 116th 582 80.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rock Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.09 369th 877 57.9%
2019 63.52 191st 821 76.7%
2021 42.19 447th 823 45.7%
2022 43.71 462nd 858 46.2%
2023 80.47 73rd 865 91.6%
2024 67.82 182nd 853 78.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rock Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.86 271st 926 70.7%
2021 53.10 378th 945 60.0%
2022 63.71 280th 975 71.3%
2023 70.22 222nd 989 77.6%
2024 80.63 140th 990 85.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Rock Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.39 287th 916 68.7%
2021 52.72 377th 941 59.9%
2022 66.63 241st 980 75.4%
2023 69.09 229th 987 76.8%
2024 81.46 134th 991 86.5%
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Rank History for White students at Rock Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.83 527th 841 37.3%
2019 53.98 313th 812 61.5%
2021 47.37 400th 844 52.6%
2022 56.22 303rd 844 64.1%
2023 60.99 256th 852 70.0%
2024 74.60 170th 847 79.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Rock Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 498 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1989 516 3 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 520
1990 532 7 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1991 531 8 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1992 531 8 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 547 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1994 547 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1995 553 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 553 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 573 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 5 584
1998 563 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 1 568
1999 554 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 518 518
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 552 552
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 509 509
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 509 509
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 510 510
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 460 460
2006 452 3 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2007 449 2 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2008 499 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2009 495 4 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2010 454 4 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2011 465 6 4 6 0 0 6 0 487
2012 433 8 2 9 0 0 6 0 458
2013 412 2 4 15 0 0 10 0 443
2014 420 7 2 20 0 0 10 0 459
2015 415 4 3 20 0 0 12 0 454
2016 399 6 3 23 0 0 9 0 440
2017 372 7 2 24 0 0 8 0 413
2018 369 5 3 18 0 0 8 0 403
2019 375 8 3 13 0 0 13 0 412
2020 353 7 3 14 0 0 14 0 391
2021 338 3 1 11 0 0 11 0 364
2022 367 3 1 9 0 0 14 0 394
2023 398 0 1 4 0 0 12 0 415

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 Rock Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 501 32.0 15.6 n/a
1989 520 24.0 21.6 n/a
1990 543 31.0 17.5 n/a
1991 540 33.0 16.3 n/a
1992 540 32.0 16.8 n/a
1993 555 33.0 16.8 n/a
1994 554 24.0 23.1 n/a
1995 562 33.0 17.0 n/a
1996 562 33.0 17.0 n/a
1997 584 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 563 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 518 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 552 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 509 n/a n/a n/a
2003 509 n/a n/a n/a
2004 510 n/a n/a n/a
2005 460 n/a n/a n/a
2006 464 30.7 15.1 n/a
2007 462 30.6 15.1 30.3
2008 506 32.3 15.7 24.9
2009 508 25.8 19.7 32.3
2010 467 25.6 18.2 37
2011 487 28.0 17.3 40
2012 458 23.7 19.3 43.7
2013 443 23.0 19.2 60
2014 459 27.0 17.0 47.9
2015 454 30.0 15.1 43.2
2016 440 31.0 14.1 47.3
2017 413 28.0 14.7 n/a
2018 403 25.0 16.1 n/a
2019 412 22.0 18.7 n/a
2020 391 25.0 15.6 51.7
2021 364 26.9 13.5 n/a
2022 394 26.3 14.9 n/a
2023 415 28.8 14.3 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 Rock Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 501 32.0 15.6 n/a
1989 520 24.0 21.6 n/a
1990 543 31.0 17.5 n/a
1991 540 33.0 16.3 n/a
1992 540 32.0 16.8 n/a
1993 555 33.0 16.8 n/a
1994 554 24.0 23.1 n/a
1995 562 33.0 17.0 n/a
1996 562 33.0 17.0 n/a
1997 584 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 563 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 518 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 552 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 509 n/a n/a n/a
2003 509 n/a n/a n/a
2004 510 n/a n/a n/a
2005 460 n/a n/a n/a
2006 464 30.7 15.1 n/a
2007 462 30.6 15.1 30.3
2008 506 32.3 15.7 24.9
2009 508 25.8 19.7 32.3
2010 467 25.6 18.2 37
2011 487 28.0 17.3 40
2012 458 23.7 19.3 43.7
2013 443 23.0 19.2 60
2014 459 27.0 17.0 47.9
2015 454 30.0 15.1 43.2
2016 440 31.0 14.1 47.3
2017 413 28.0 14.7 n/a
2018 403 25.0 16.1 n/a
2019 412 22.0 18.7 n/a
2020 391 25.0 15.6 51.7
2021 364 26.9 13.5 n/a
2022 394 26.3 14.9 n/a
2023 415 28.8 14.3 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 Rock Springs Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $683 (7.5%) $7,866 (86.9%) $9,051
2020 $654 (6.7%) $8,488 (86.8%) $9,782
2021 $719 (6.4%) $10,182 (90.4%) $11,267
2022 $1,268 (11.0%) $9,658 (84.0%) $11,496
2023 $1,191 (10.6%) $9,444 (84.2%) $11,222

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 282nd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 219th of 1020 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Springs Elementary)37.535.4
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sullivan County)34.436.9
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Springs Elementary)46.947.7
 0.8%
   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 (Rock Springs Elementary)65.261.6
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sullivan County)45.948.7
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Springs Elementary)39.761.6
 21.9%
   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 (Rock Springs Elementary)51.657.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sullivan County)41.845.6
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Springs Elementary)31.336.5
 5.2%
   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 (Rock Springs Elementary)51.851.6
 0.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sullivan County)33.638
 4.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rock Springs Elementary)39.350
 10.7%
   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 Students412415
 0.7%
African American80
 100%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic134
 69.2%
Pacific Islander00
White375398
 6.1%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%


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Students at Rock Springs Elementary are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

Rock Springs Elementary ranks 139th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 415 students attended Rock Springs Elementary.


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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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