North Sumner Elementary

Summary:

North Sumner Elementary is a public elementary school in Bethpage, Tennessee, serving 240 students in grades K-5 and part of the Sumner County School District, which is ranked 28 out of 139 districts in the state.

North Sumner Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's mathematics proficiency rate of 51.4% is significantly higher than the state average of 39.7%, and its English language arts proficiency of 31.2% also exceeds the state average of 37.6%. Additionally, the school's science proficiency of 45% is above the state average of 44%. North Sumner Elementary's performance is especially noteworthy for its special education and low socioeconomic status students, who rank in the top 20% and top 10% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools like Benny C. Bills Elementary and Vena Stuart Elementary, which have more diverse student populations, North Sumner Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.58%) and lower percentages of African American (1.25%) and Hispanic (6.67%) students. Despite this, the school has been able to maintain consistent academic performance over the years, suggesting that it has effective strategies in place to support the diverse needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1485 North Sumner RD
       Bethpage, TN  37022


(615) 888-2281

District: Sumner County

SchoolDigger Rank:
463rd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend North Sumner Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Portland East Middle School
High:    Portland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  240

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
6.7%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Compare Details North Sumner Elementary ranks better than 54.5% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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North Sumner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Sumner Elementary 463rd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See North Sumner Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Sumner County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumner County 28th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Sumner Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Sumner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 74.71 197th 809 75.6%
2011 66.45 273rd 818 66.6%
2012 68.86 262nd 820 68.0%
2013 64.37 329th 846 61.1%
2014 47.58 472nd 853 44.7%
2015 50.38 472nd 855 44.8%
2018 51.19 438th 997 56.1%
2019 41.42 563rd 985 42.8%
2021 63.92 264th 983 73.1%
2022 44.04 536th 1000 46.4%
2023 62.31 322nd 1020 68.4%
2024 50.97 463rd 1018 54.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Sumner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.61 383rd 395 3.0%
2022 33.91 291st 447 34.9%
2023 69.53 86th 528 83.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Sumner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.87 401st 877 54.3%
2022 68.21 182nd 858 78.8%
2023 80.23 76th 865 91.2%
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Rank History for Female students at North Sumner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.91 436th 926 52.9%
2021 59.18 294th 945 68.9%
2022 42.88 534th 975 45.2%
2023 58.67 347th 989 64.9%
2024 49.92 450th 990 54.5%
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Rank History for Male students at North Sumner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.85 644th 916 29.7%
2021 63.51 250th 941 73.4%
2022 43.79 508th 980 48.2%
2023 62.01 307th 987 68.9%
2024 53.01 425th 991 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at North Sumner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.09 485th 841 42.3%
2019 30.47 616th 812 24.1%
2021 54.00 322nd 844 61.8%
2022 34.86 565th 844 33.1%
2023 51.94 356th 852 58.2%
2024 40.67 495th 847 41.6%
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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 North Sumner Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1989 209 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 210
1990 193 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1991 171 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1992 201 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1993 201 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1994 207 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1995 201 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1996 201 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1997 210 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a -4 212
1998 209 16 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1999 209 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a -1 214
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 207 207
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 217 217
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 205 205
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 205 205
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 206 206
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 230 230
2006 221 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2007 226 4 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2008 233 4 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 244
2009 225 5 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 236
2010 213 6 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2011 211 2 0 2 0 0 4 0 219
2012 200 4 1 4 0 0 2 0 211
2013 205 2 1 4 0 0 3 0 215
2014 196 3 1 4 0 0 4 0 208
2015 217 2 2 8 0 0 6 0 235
2016 198 0 2 9 1 0 6 0 216
2017 197 0 2 12 1 0 4 0 216
2018 205 0 2 10 1 0 6 0 224
2019 197 1 2 8 0 1 4 0 213
2020 207 3 1 11 0 0 4 0 226
2021 184 1 0 10 0 0 5 0 200
2022 210 3 0 17 0 0 3 0 233
2023 215 3 0 16 0 1 5 0 240

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Sumner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 189 11.0 17.1 n/a
1989 210 11.0 19.0 n/a
1990 194 11.0 17.6 n/a
1991 175 12.0 14.5 n/a
1992 205 12.0 17.0 n/a
1993 205 12.0 17.1 n/a
1994 208 10.0 20.8 n/a
1995 209 13.0 16.1 n/a
1996 209 13.0 16.1 n/a
1997 212 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 228 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 214 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 207 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 217 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 205 n/a n/a n/a
2003 205 n/a n/a n/a
2004 206 n/a n/a n/a
2005 230 n/a n/a n/a
2006 230 15.0 15.3 n/a
2007 236 16.0 14.8 48.3
2008 244 17.0 14.4 48.4
2009 236 18.0 13.1 57.6
2010 223 17.0 13.1 67.3
2011 219 17.0 12.8 61.2
2012 211 18.0 11.7 62.6
2013 215 19.0 11.3 61.4
2014 208 19.0 10.9 61.5
2015 235 18.0 13.0 50.2
2016 216 19.0 11.3 56.5
2017 216 17.0 12.7 n/a
2018 224 16.0 14.0 n/a
2019 213 18.5 11.5 n/a
2020 226 16.0 14.1 53.5
2021 200 17.1 11.6 n/a
2022 233 15.7 14.8 n/a
2023 240 17.5 13.7 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 North Sumner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 189 11.0 17.1 n/a
1989 210 11.0 19.0 n/a
1990 194 11.0 17.6 n/a
1991 175 12.0 14.5 n/a
1992 205 12.0 17.0 n/a
1993 205 12.0 17.1 n/a
1994 208 10.0 20.8 n/a
1995 209 13.0 16.1 n/a
1996 209 13.0 16.1 n/a
1997 212 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 228 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 214 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 207 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 217 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 205 n/a n/a n/a
2003 205 n/a n/a n/a
2004 206 n/a n/a n/a
2005 230 n/a n/a n/a
2006 230 15.0 15.3 n/a
2007 236 16.0 14.8 48.3
2008 244 17.0 14.4 48.4
2009 236 18.0 13.1 57.6
2010 223 17.0 13.1 67.3
2011 219 17.0 12.8 61.2
2012 211 18.0 11.7 62.6
2013 215 19.0 11.3 61.4
2014 208 19.0 10.9 61.5
2015 235 18.0 13.0 50.2
2016 216 19.0 11.3 56.5
2017 216 17.0 12.7 n/a
2018 224 16.0 14.0 n/a
2019 213 18.5 11.5 n/a
2020 226 16.0 14.1 53.5
2021 200 17.1 11.6 n/a
2022 233 15.7 14.8 n/a
2023 240 17.5 13.7 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 North Sumner Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $895 (8.2%) $9,351 (86.0%) $10,869
2020 $823 (7.6%) $9,517 (87.3%) $10,896
2021 $1,170 (9.3%) $10,869 (86.2%) $12,605
2022 $1,292 (11.1%) $9,737 (83.6%) $11,646
2023 $1,497 (12.2%) $10,144 (82.5%) $12,294

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Sumner Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 563rd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 322nd of 1020 Elementary schools
 25.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Sumner Elementary)51.648.7
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)58.352.3
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Sumner Elementary)25.856.4
 30.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)46.449.3
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Sumner Elementary)52.850
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)63.555.6
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Sumner Elementary)11.152.8
 41.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)44.252.4
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Sumner Elementary)41.950
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)65.460.6
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Sumner Elementary)22.628.6
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)46.351.4
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (North Sumner Elementary)4949.6
 0.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sumner County)58.556.6
 1.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Sumner Elementary)19.445.3
 25.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sumner County)43.647.2
 3.6%
   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 Students213240
 12.7%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic816
 100%
Pacific Islander11
White197215
 9.1%
Two or More Races45
 25%


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Students who attend North Sumner Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Portland East Middle School
High : Portland High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 240 students attended North Sumner Elementary.

Students at North Sumner Elementary are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

North Sumner Elementary ranks 463rd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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