Paulette Elementary School

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Paulette Elementary School ranks 588 th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Paulette Elementary School is a public elementary school in Maynardville, Tennessee, serving 374 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.

Paulette Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (94.39%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school's performance on TNReady tests is generally lower than state and county averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (29.6%), English Language Arts (39.2%), and Science (41.1%) were all below the state averages. Paulette Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools, with a ranking of 582 out of 1,008 schools in 2023-2024, and has only received 1-2 stars from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Luttrell Elementary, Maynardville Elementary, and Big Ridge Elementary, generally perform better than Paulette Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. Paulette Elementary also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance, despite its relatively high per-student spending of $13,151 in the 2020-2021 school year.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1001 Maynardville
Maynardville, TN 37807

(865) 745-0517

District: Union County

SchoolDigger Rank:
588^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Students who attend Paulette Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 374

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.3%

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paulette Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paulette Elementary School 588^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Paulette Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

Union County:

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

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Rank History for Paulette Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paulette Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2014	23.03	730^th	853	14.4%
2015	47.29	515^th	855	39.8%
2017	31.46	499^th	646	22.8%
2018	36.46	630^th	997	36.8%
2019	20.37	830^th	985	15.7%
2021	17.32	816^th	983	17.0%
2022	41.48	560^th	1000	44.0%
2023	38.88	624^th	1020	38.8%
2024	42.06	588^th	1018	42.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Paulette Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	27.51	315^th	395	20.3%
2023	20.52	475^th	528	10.0%
2024	22.13	518^th	582	11.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paulette Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	49.15	409^th	877	53.4%
2019	27.22	665^th	821	19.0%
2021	29.75	601^st	823	27.0%
2022	39.20	518^th	858	39.6%
2023	35.03	583^rd	865	32.6%
2024	41.12	501^st	853	41.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Paulette Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	19.25	795^th	926	14.1%
2021	12.64	838^th	945	11.3%
2022	39.82	570^th	975	41.5%
2023	49.31	471^st	989	52.4%
2024	60.27	329^th	990	66.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Paulette Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	25.64	711^th	916	22.4%
2021	26.21	693^rd	941	26.4%
2022	42.80	523^rd	980	46.6%
2023	28.66	719^th	987	27.2%
2024	21.85	811^th	991	18.2%

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Rank History for White students at Paulette Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	26.02	691^st	841	17.8%
2019	13.33	776^th	812	4.4%
2021	10.38	824^th	844	2.4%
2022	30.15	623^rd	844	26.2%
2023	27.24	669^th	852	21.5%
2024	27.51	661^st	847	22.0%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 5, 2014

This school is changing Union county. My experience with Paulette was wonderful. I wish the rest of the county would catch up. Go Paulette!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Paulette Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	424	1	0	0	1	0	426
2013	373	2	0	1	0	2	378
2014	401	0	1	1	1	2	406
2015	386	1	0	1	0	3	391
2016	384	0	0	0	1	2	387
2017	391	0	0	1	0	3	395
2018	405	2	0	7	0	2	416
2019	404	1	0	9	0	2	416
2020	380	4	0	12	0	1	397
2021	336	2	0	13	0	2	353
2022	335	0	0	9	0	5	349
2023	353	0	0	9	1	11	374

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 Paulette Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	426	18.0	23.6	66.4
2013	378	22.0	17.1	73
2014	406	21.0	19.3	66.7
2015	391	22.0	17.7	88.5
2016	387	23.0	16.8	77.3
2017	395	23.0	17.1	n/a
2018	416	22.0	18.9	n/a
2019	416	24.5	16.9	n/a
2020	397	23.0	17.2	n/a
2021	353	26.1	13.4	n/a
2022	349	28.0	12.4	n/a
2023	374	27.0	13.8	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 Paulette Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	426	18.0	23.6	66.4
2013	378	22.0	17.1	73
2014	406	21.0	19.3	66.7
2015	391	22.0	17.7	88.5
2016	387	23.0	16.8	77.3
2017	395	23.0	17.1	n/a
2018	416	22.0	18.9	n/a
2019	416	24.5	16.9	n/a
2020	397	23.0	17.2	n/a
2021	353	26.1	13.4	n/a
2022	349	28.0	12.4	n/a
2023	374	27.0	13.8	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paulette Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$977 (10.0%)	$8,194 (83.6%)	$9,799
2020	$938 (8.4%)	$9,505 (85.4%)	$11,125
2021	$1,733 (13.2%)	$10,693 (81.3%)	$13,151
2022	$2,578 (23.5%)	$7,628 (69.4%)	$10,984
2023	$2,521 (22.0%)	$8,060 (70.3%)	$11,469

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paulette Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 830^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 624^th of 1020 Elementary schools	23.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paulette Elementary School)	7.1	17.8	10.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union County)	19.3	19.3
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paulette Elementary School)	21.1	40	18.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union County)	20.2	22.5	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paulette Elementary School)	26.3	39.6	13.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union County)	26.9	19.5	7.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paulette Elementary School)	22.4	43.8	21.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union County)	20.8	25.7	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paulette Elementary School)	33.8	27.3	6.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union County)	25.6	17.6	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paulette Elementary School)	20.9	22.7	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union County)	21.5	18.2	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Paulette Elementary School)	22.4	28.3	5.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Union County)	21.8	14.3	7.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Paulette Elementary School)	21.5	34	12.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Union County)	22	20.2	1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	416	374	10.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	9
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	404	353	12.6%
Two or More Races	2	11	450%

Schools Near Paulette Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)					TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)					TNReady Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paulette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Maynardville	Maynardville	37807	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 745-0517	374	27	13.8		353 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	42.1	588^th of 1018 public elementary schools	42.2%		38.9	624^th of 1020 public elementary schools	38.8%	36	20.4	24.4	43.4		29.6	32.7	35.6	49.1	39.2	46.3	35.6	40.4		41.1			$11,469	$2,521	$8,060
Big Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3420 Hickory Val RD	Maynardville	37807	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	No	(865) 992-8687	176	15	12.1		173 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	43.1	573^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	43.7%		43.9	560^th of 1020 public elementary schools	45.1%	13	50.0	31.6	21.1		32.5	34.6	63.2	21.1	34.9	42.3	68.4	31.6		43.4			$15,903	$3,667	$10,997
Gibbs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7715 Tazewell PIKE	Corryton	37721	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 689-1497	942	55	17.0		843 (89.5%)	14 (1.5%)	38 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.4%)	69.5	238^th of 1018 public elementary schools	76.6%		69	239^th of 1020 public elementary schools	76.6%	1	39.7	51.0	53.1		48.0	44.5	53.0	45.6	47.7	56.2	61.6	54.4		57.4			$10,200	$778	$8,851
Maynardville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	615 Main ST	Maynardville	37807	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 992-8391	363	29	12.7		346 (95.3%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	21.2	830^th of 1018 public elementary schools	18.5%		19.1	835^th of 1020 public elementary schools	18.1%	5	15.0	34.7	25.7		24.6	20.0	27.1	14.7	19.9	15.0	36.7	35.7		29.1			$12,692	$2,196	$9,569
Elementary Middle Alternative	Public	K-8	635 Main	Maynardville	37807	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	No	(865) 745-0253	5	1	5.0		4 (80.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				6.7	5.3								6.7	5.3	6.7	5.3
Halls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7502 Andersonville PIKE	Knoxville	37938	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 922-7445	745	48	15.3		662 (88.9%)	17 (2.3%)	29 (3.9%)	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.2%)	69.1	241^st of 1018 public elementary schools	76.3%		73.7	197^th of 1020 public elementary schools	80.7%	44	45.3	65.8	48.3		53.2	49.1	61.3	38.8	49.5	52.8	64.9	36.8		51.4			$11,198	$945	$9,699
Corryton Elementary	Public	K-5	7200 Corryton RD	Corryton	37721	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 687-4573	213	14	15.7		205 (96.2%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	74.2	200^th of 1018 public elementary schools	80.4%		68.1	256^th of 1020 public elementary schools	74.9%	56	51.3	71.4	45.9		54.8	46.2	60.7	50.0	51.5	57.9	64.3	45.9		55.3			$12,506	$755	$11,131
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6715 Hickory Valley RD	Heiskell	37754	Knox County	Anderson County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 494-7959	281	24	11.9		268 (95.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	79.4	159^th of 1018 public elementary schools	84.4%		86.1	114^th of 1020 public elementary schools	88.8%	45	48.8	64.0	59.5		57.7	55.8	46.0	51.4	50.8	65.1	64.0	70.3		66.2			$14,234	$1,772	$11,642
Andersonville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1951 Mountain RD	Andersonville	37705	Anderson County	Anderson County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 494-7695	325	24	13.5		299 (92.0%)	6 (1.8%)	11 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	57.6	387^th of 1018 public elementary schools	62.0%		68.7	245^th of 1020 public elementary schools	76.0%	142	28.9	43.8	64.4		45.7	42.2	60.4	37.8	47.1	35.6	47.9	46.7		43.5			$13,452	$1,492	$11,220
Luttrell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	241 Tazewell PIKE	Luttrell	37779	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 992-3441	295	23	12.8		284 (96.3%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	40	615^th of 1018 public elementary schools	39.6%		35.2	664^th of 1020 public elementary schools	34.9%	49	31.1	46.3	34.0		36.8	42.2	46.3	25.5	37.6	33.3	46.3	21.3		33.1			$13,602	$2,940	$9,588

Frequently Asked Questions about Paulette Elementary School

Is Paulette Elementary School a good school?

Paulette Elementary School ranks 588^th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Paulette Elementary School in?

Union County

How many students attend Paulette Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 374 students attended Paulette Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Paulette Elementary School?

Students at Paulette Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Paulette Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Paulette Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

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