Alamo Elementary

Summary:

Alamo Elementary is a public elementary school in Alamo, Tennessee that serves grades PK-6, with a student population of 578. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in math and science, and maintains a strong statewide ranking in the top 20% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Alamo Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with over 56% of students proficient or better in math and 52.5% in science, compared to state averages of 39.7% and 44%, respectively. The school's strengths are especially evident in 3rd and 4th grade, where over 60% of students are proficient or better in both math and English language arts. Alamo Elementary also excels in supporting its African American and special education student populations, ranking in the top 10% and top 5% of Tennessee elementary schools for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Alamo Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Bells Elementary, the closest school at 4.28 miles away, has lower math and science proficiency rates than Alamo, despite being a higher-ranked school overall. Other nearby schools, such as Bradford Elementary and Spring Hill Elementary, also lag behind Alamo in academic performance, particularly in math. The school's strong rankings, support for diverse student populations, and efficient resource allocation suggest that it is providing a quality education to its students and serving as a model for other schools in the Bells district and the surrounding region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 265 E Park ST
       Alamo, TN  38001


(731) 696-5515

District: Alamo

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,723 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  607

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.6%
Hispanic:
18.8%
African American:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alamo Elementary ranks better than 82.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.6%), Hispanic (18.8%), African American (9.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alamo Elementary is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alamo Elementary is $12,723.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alamo Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamo Elementary 174th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Alamo Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Alamo:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamo 11th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alamo Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alamo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 72.33 218th 809 73.1%
2011 90.74 69th 818 91.6%
2012 69.51 251st 820 69.4%
2013 81.86 113th 846 86.6%
2014 73.12 163rd 853 80.9%
2015 68.72 247th 855 71.1%
2017 56.60 241st 646 62.7%
2018 65.73 259th 997 74.0%
2019 80.23 149th 985 84.9%
2021 78.92 147th 983 85.0%
2022 74.89 182nd 1000 81.8%
2023 73.84 196th 1020 80.8%
2024 77.23 174th 1018 82.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alamo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.66 74th 395 81.3%
2019 61.12 62nd 255 75.7%
2021 55.14 107th 369 71.0%
2022 67.51 90th 447 79.9%
2023 82.99 47th 528 91.1%
2024 23.42 503rd 582 13.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alamo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.61 155th 877 82.3%
2019 74.15 95th 821 88.4%
2021 68.60 141st 823 82.9%
2022 62.78 232nd 858 73.0%
2023 67.42 199th 865 77.0%
2024 67.49 185th 853 78.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Alamo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.53 151st 926 83.7%
2021 75.00 160th 945 83.1%
2022 70.86 205th 975 79.0%
2023 69.26 236th 989 76.1%
2024 73.81 202nd 990 79.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Alamo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.45 147th 916 84.0%
2021 78.08 151st 941 84.0%
2022 73.57 185th 980 81.1%
2023 73.36 188th 987 81.0%
2024 75.67 177th 991 82.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Alamo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.63 119th 450 73.6%
2019 64.25 100th 404 75.2%
2021 69.58 88th 411 78.6%
2022 67.67 98th 483 79.7%
2024 86.08 47th 498 90.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alamo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.26 142nd 319 55.5%
2019 62.69 58th 250 76.8%
2021 60.18 94th 324 71.0%
2022 63.66 92nd 363 74.7%
2023 60.20 123rd 387 68.2%
2024 59.84 140th 415 66.3%
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Rank History for White students at Alamo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.26 216th 841 74.3%
2019 83.58 114th 812 86.0%
2021 84.04 112th 844 86.7%
2022 75.17 153rd 844 81.9%
2023 74.08 164th 852 80.8%
2024 75.89 163rd 847 80.8%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for White Students!

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 Alamo Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 349 89 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1989 375 103 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 480
1990 398 97 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1991 419 105 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1992 439 110 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 433 106 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1994 414 108 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1995 427 114 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 427 114 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 441 121 0 7 0 n/a n/a -1 568
1998 427 116 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1999 433 99 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 540 540
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 567 567
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 504 504
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 504 504
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 486 486
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 530 530
2006 407 87 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2007 439 88 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2008 466 85 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2009 494 76 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2010 500 66 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2011 471 68 0 95 0 0 7 0 641
2012 495 79 0 98 0 0 12 0 684
2013 466 66 0 106 1 0 31 0 670
2014 474 65 5 109 0 0 1 0 654
2015 464 75 5 111 0 0 1 0 656
2016 455 83 0 110 0 0 3 0 651
2017 448 75 0 117 0 0 0 0 640
2018 422 66 1 119 0 0 3 0 611
2019 430 78 2 124 0 0 8 0 642
2020 433 80 1 119 1 0 9 0 643
2021 411 62 2 110 1 0 8 0 594
2022 409 65 2 117 2 0 11 0 606
2023 392 52 2 112 1 0 19 0 578
2024 404 59 2 114 1 0 27 0 607

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alamo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 439 21.0 20.9 n/a
1989 480 21.0 22.8 n/a
1990 497 21.0 23.6 n/a
1991 526 24.0 21.9 n/a
1992 551 24.0 22.9 n/a
1993 544 24.0 22.7 n/a
1994 527 33.0 16.0 n/a
1995 550 33.0 16.7 n/a
1996 550 33.0 16.7 n/a
1997 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 550 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 543 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 540 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 567 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 504 n/a n/a n/a
2003 504 n/a n/a n/a
2004 486 n/a n/a n/a
2005 530 n/a n/a n/a
2006 546 30.3 18.0 n/a
2007 592 34.3 17.3 53.7
2008 624 37.0 16.9 58
2009 651 35.1 18.5 55.6
2010 658 40.0 16.4 57.6
2011 641 37.0 17.3 64.4
2012 684 38.5 17.7 63.6
2013 670 39.0 17.1 65.4
2014 654 40.0 16.3 65.6
2015 656 41.0 16.0 64
2016 651 43.0 15.1 67.3
2017 640 41.5 15.4 n/a
2018 611 40.0 15.2 n/a
2019 642 41.0 15.6 n/a
2020 643 42.0 15.3 66.3
2021 594 41.0 14.4 n/a
2022 606 37.0 16.3 n/a
2023 578 38.5 15.0 n/a
2024 607 40.5 14.9 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 Alamo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 439 21.0 20.9 n/a
1989 480 21.0 22.8 n/a
1990 497 21.0 23.6 n/a
1991 526 24.0 21.9 n/a
1992 551 24.0 22.9 n/a
1993 544 24.0 22.7 n/a
1994 527 33.0 16.0 n/a
1995 550 33.0 16.7 n/a
1996 550 33.0 16.7 n/a
1997 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 550 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 543 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 540 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 567 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 504 n/a n/a n/a
2003 504 n/a n/a n/a
2004 486 n/a n/a n/a
2005 530 n/a n/a n/a
2006 546 30.3 18.0 n/a
2007 592 34.3 17.3 53.7
2008 624 37.0 16.9 58
2009 651 35.1 18.5 55.6
2010 658 40.0 16.4 57.6
2011 641 37.0 17.3 64.4
2012 684 38.5 17.7 63.6
2013 670 39.0 17.1 65.4
2014 654 40.0 16.3 65.6
2015 656 41.0 16.0 64
2016 651 43.0 15.1 67.3
2017 640 41.5 15.4 n/a
2018 611 40.0 15.2 n/a
2019 642 41.0 15.6 n/a
2020 643 42.0 15.3 66.3
2021 594 41.0 14.4 n/a
2022 606 37.0 16.3 n/a
2023 578 38.5 15.0 n/a
2024 607 40.5 14.9 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 Alamo Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $781 (8.3%) $7,918 (83.8%) $9,451
2020 $721 (7.8%) $7,858 (84.5%) $9,301
2021 $1,560 (15.4%) $8,602 (84.6%) $10,162
2022 $1,688 (16.6%) $8,461 (83.4%) $10,149
2023 $1,776 (14.0%) $9,773 (76.8%) $12,723

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alamo Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 196th of 1020 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alamo Elementary)55.866.2
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alamo)55.866.2
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alamo Elementary)51.375
 23.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alamo)51.375
 23.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alamo Elementary)65.864.7
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alamo)65.864.7
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alamo Elementary)48.762.8
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alamo)48.762.8
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alamo Elementary)58.646.3
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alamo)58.646.3
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alamo Elementary)40.455
 14.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alamo)40.455
 14.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alamo Elementary)55.846.3
 9.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alamo)55.846.3
 9.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alamo Elementary)47.444.4
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alamo)47.444.4
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Alamo Elementary)50.633.3
 17.3%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Alamo)50.633.3
 17.3%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Alamo Elementary)5956.4
 2.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Alamo)5956.4
 2.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alamo Elementary)46.560.1
 13.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Alamo)46.560.1
 13.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Alamo Elementary)50.633.3
 17.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Alamo)50.633.3
 17.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students642578
 10%
African American7852
 33.3%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic124112
 9.7%
Pacific Islander00
White430392
 8.8%
Two or More Races819
 137.5%


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Alamo Elementary ranks 174th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Alamo Elementary are 67% White, 19% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 607 students attended Alamo 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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