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Sharps Chapel Elementary

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Sharps Chapel Elementary is a public elementary school in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, serving 125 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Union County School District, which is ranked 133 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sharps Chapel Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates that generally exceed the district and state averages on TNReady assessments. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 29.4% in Math, 33.3% in English Language Arts, and 47.1% in Science, compared to the Union County rates of 17.8%, 21.8%, and 27.2%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 13.4 over the past three years, and its spending per student has increased from $12,229 in 2018-2019 to $15,994 in 2020-2021, which is higher than nearby schools.

While Paulette Elementary, Big Ridge Elementary, and Luttrell Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, Sharps Chapel Elementary stands out for its unique racial composition, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.2%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. This suggests a need to explore ways to attract and support a more diverse student population. Additionally, the school's consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger indicates a relatively stable level of performance, but there are still opportunities for improvement, particularly in areas where proficiency rates lag behind the state average, such as in 3rd and 5th grade English Language Arts.


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Public PK, KG-5

 1550 Sharps Chapel RD
       Sharps Chapel, TN  37866

(865) 992-7087

District: Union County

SchoolDigger Rank:
602nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Sharps Chapel Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    H Maynard Middle School
High:    Union County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  125

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
African American:
1.6%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.1% Help


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Compare Details Sharps Chapel Elementary ranks worse than 59.1% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.08. (See more...)
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Sharps Chapel Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sharps Chapel Elementary 602nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Sharps Chapel Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Union County:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County 134th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sharps Chapel Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sharps Chapel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 46.49 461st 809 43.0%
2011 63.03 308th 818 62.3%
2012 42.87 519th 820 36.7%
2013 56.57 445th 846 47.4%
2014 51.98 413th 853 51.6%
2015 61.39 332nd 855 61.2%
2017 49.82 305th 646 52.8%
2018 55.91 374th 997 62.5%
2019 43.45 536th 985 45.6%
2021 45.61 492nd 983 49.9%
2022 37.98 611th 1000 38.9%
2023 52.07 447th 1020 56.2%
2024 41.08 602nd 1018 40.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sharps Chapel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.46 225th 877 74.3%
2019 35.87 561st 821 31.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Sharps Chapel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.03 590th 926 36.3%
2021 60.67 277th 945 70.7%
2022 37.91 595th 975 39.0%
2023 44.34 536th 989 45.8%
2024 35.91 646th 990 34.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Sharps Chapel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.69 458th 916 50.0%
2021 31.83 633rd 941 32.7%
2022 48.86 450th 980 54.1%
2023 46.01 500th 987 49.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sharps Chapel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.99 455th 841 45.9%
2019 31.98 595th 812 26.7%
2021 32.56 589th 844 30.2%
2022 25.47 685th 844 18.8%
2023 38.85 522nd 852 38.7%
2024 26.06 674th 847 20.4%
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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 Sharps Chapel Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -9 146
1989 142 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 142
1990 130 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1991 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1992 156 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1993 160 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1994 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1995 175 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1996 175 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1997 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 175
1998 118 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 120
1999 129 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 130
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 175 175
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 126 126
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 143 143
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 143 143
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 134 134
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 143 143
2006 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2007 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2008 134 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2009 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2010 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2011 141 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 141
2012 143 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 144
2013 147 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 147
2014 162 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 162
2015 164 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 167
2016 164 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 166
2017 153 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 155
2018 160 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 163
2019 138 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 140
2020 157 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 159
2021 130 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 133
2022 131 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 134
2023 119 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 125

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 Sharps Chapel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 146 7.0 20.8 n/a
1989 142 7.0 20.2 n/a
1990 130 7.0 18.5 n/a
1991 140 7.0 20.0 n/a
1992 156 7.0 22.2 n/a
1993 161 7.0 23.0 n/a
1994 160 10.0 16.0 n/a
1995 175 12.0 14.6 n/a
1996 175 12.0 14.6 n/a
1997 175 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 120 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 130 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 175 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 126 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 143 n/a n/a n/a
2003 143 n/a n/a n/a
2004 134 n/a n/a n/a
2005 143 n/a n/a n/a
2006 124 8.0 15.5 n/a
2007 139 10.6 13.1 56.8
2008 134 8.4 16.0 64.9
2009 143 9.0 15.9 55.9
2010 123 9.0 13.6 86.2
2011 141 9.0 15.6 82.3
2012 144 8.0 18.0 68.8
2013 147 8.0 18.3 72.8
2014 162 8.0 20.2 72.8
2015 167 10.0 16.7 68.9
2016 166 10.0 16.6 83.1
2017 155 9.0 17.2 n/a
2018 163 8.0 20.3 n/a
2019 140 11.0 12.7 n/a
2020 159 7.0 22.7 n/a
2021 133 10.5 12.6 n/a
2022 134 10.0 13.4 n/a
2023 125 10.0 12.5 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 Sharps Chapel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 146 7.0 20.8 n/a
1989 142 7.0 20.2 n/a
1990 130 7.0 18.5 n/a
1991 140 7.0 20.0 n/a
1992 156 7.0 22.2 n/a
1993 161 7.0 23.0 n/a
1994 160 10.0 16.0 n/a
1995 175 12.0 14.6 n/a
1996 175 12.0 14.6 n/a
1997 175 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 120 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 130 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 175 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 126 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 143 n/a n/a n/a
2003 143 n/a n/a n/a
2004 134 n/a n/a n/a
2005 143 n/a n/a n/a
2006 124 8.0 15.5 n/a
2007 139 10.6 13.1 56.8
2008 134 8.4 16.0 64.9
2009 143 9.0 15.9 55.9
2010 123 9.0 13.6 86.2
2011 141 9.0 15.6 82.3
2012 144 8.0 18.0 68.8
2013 147 8.0 18.3 72.8
2014 162 8.0 20.2 72.8
2015 167 10.0 16.7 68.9
2016 166 10.0 16.6 83.1
2017 155 9.0 17.2 n/a
2018 163 8.0 20.3 n/a
2019 140 11.0 12.7 n/a
2020 159 7.0 22.7 n/a
2021 133 10.5 12.6 n/a
2022 134 10.0 13.4 n/a
2023 125 10.0 12.5 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 Sharps Chapel Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,423 (11.6%) $9,792 (80.1%) $12,228
2020 $1,301 (9.7%) $10,665 (79.9%) $13,356
2021 $3,037 (19.0%) $11,693 (73.1%) $15,994
2022 $4,139 (28.0%) $9,220 (62.5%) $14,761
2023 $4,952 (24.9%) $13,064 (65.6%) $19,902

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sharps Chapel Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 536th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 447th of 1020 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sharps Chapel Elementary)35.741.2
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Union County)19.319.3
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sharps Chapel Elementary)28.638.9
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union County)20.222.5
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sharps Chapel Elementary)39.431.6
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Union County)26.919.5
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sharps Chapel Elementary)30.326.3
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Union County)20.825.7
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sharps Chapel Elementary)44.454.5
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Union County)25.617.6
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sharps Chapel Elementary)30.836.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Union County)21.518.2
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Sharps Chapel Elementary)40.540.4
 0.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Union County)21.814.3
 7.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sharps Chapel Elementary)30.133.3
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Union County)2220.2
 1.8%
   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 Students140125
 10.7%
African American02
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White138119
 13.8%
Two or More Races12
 100%

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Sharps Chapel Elementary ranks 602nd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sharps Chapel Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : H Maynard Middle School
High : Union County High School

Students at Sharps Chapel Elementary are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended Sharps Chapel Elementary.


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