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Laurel Elementary

Summary:

Laurel Elementary is a public elementary school located in Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 79 students. The school is part of the Johnson County School District, which is ranked 116 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laurel Elementary stands out in several ways compared to nearby schools like Doe Elementary, Roan Creek Elementary, and Mountain City Elementary. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.2%) and lower test scores in Mathematics (23.4%) and English Language Arts (23.4%) compared to state averages. However, Laurel Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.1 and higher per-student spending of $14,945, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's relatively low performance.

Despite these challenges, Laurel Elementary has shown some bright spots, such as its strong performance in the low socioeconomic status subgroup, where it ranked 192 out of 865 Tennessee elementary schools with a 4-star rating. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from being ranked 399 out of 1,000 Tennessee elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 630 out of 1,008 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger star rating from 3 to 2 stars. These trends suggest that Laurel Elementary may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address its areas of concern and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 300 Gentry Creek RD
       Laurel Bloomery, TN  37680

(423) 727-2685

District: Johnson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
636th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,352 Help


Students who attend Laurel Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Johnson County Middle School
High:    Johnson County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  76

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.4%
Hispanic:
2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laurel Elementary ranks worse than 62.5% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Johnson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.08. (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 Laurel Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Johnson County School District. Racial makeup is: White (97.4%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary is 9.3, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Johnson County School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Elementary is $17,352. 2 elementary schools in the Johnson County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurel Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Elementary 636th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Laurel Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Johnson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson County 114th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Laurel Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 20.34 699th 809 13.6%
2011 38.87 565th 818 30.9%
2012 12.33 770th 820 6.1%
2013 35.39 698th 846 17.5%
2014 39.81 576th 853 32.5%
2015 9.67 831st 855 2.8%
2017 6.53 637th 646 1.4%
2022 54.59 399th 1000 60.1%
2023 39.70 615th 1020 39.7%
2024 38.08 636th 1018 37.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.22 121st 858 85.9%
2023 68.03 192nd 865 77.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.52 338th 987 65.8%
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Rank History for White students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.97 494th 844 41.5%
2023 23.97 706th 852 17.1%
2024 21.45 725th 847 14.4%
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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.

Laurel Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, May 22, 2023

Open Quote Absolutely the best school in the county, the staff is amazing and the kids actually want to go to school. This school does so much for the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Laurel Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1989 98 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 98
1990 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1991 95 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1992 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1993 112 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1994 113 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1995 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1996 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1997 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 118
1998 107 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 109
1999 106 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 105
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 105 105
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 91 91
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 118 118
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 118 118
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 110 110
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 99 99
2006 96 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2007 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2008 96 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2009 98 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2010 99 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2011 105 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105
2012 93 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 96
2014 72 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 74
2015 71 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 72
2016 76 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 77
2017 73 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 74
2018 61 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 65
2019 68 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 71
2020 63 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 66
2021 73 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 78
2022 84 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 87
2023 76 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 79
2024 74 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 76

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 Laurel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 104 6.0 17.3 n/a
1989 98 5.0 19.6 n/a
1990 100 5.0 20.0 n/a
1991 95 6.0 15.8 n/a
1992 104 6.0 17.3 n/a
1993 115 9.0 12.8 n/a
1994 113 7.0 16.1 n/a
1995 110 7.0 15.7 n/a
1996 110 7.0 15.7 n/a
1997 118 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 109 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 105 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 105 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 91 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 118 n/a n/a n/a
2003 118 n/a n/a n/a
2004 110 n/a n/a n/a
2005 99 n/a n/a n/a
2006 97 7.3 13.3 n/a
2007 104 7.0 14.9 71.2
2008 97 7.5 12.9 69.1
2009 99 6.5 15.2 63.6
2010 100 6.5 15.3 74
2011 105 7.5 14.0 67.6
2012 96 5.8 16.5 79.2
2014 74 5.5 13.4 82.4
2015 72 4.0 18.0 88.9
2016 77 5.0 15.4 89.6
2017 74 5.0 14.8 n/a
2018 65 4.0 16.2 n/a
2019 71 3.0 23.6 n/a
2020 66 5.0 13.2 n/a
2021 78 7.9 9.8 n/a
2022 87 8.5 10.2 n/a
2023 79 9.6 8.1 n/a
2024 76 8.1 9.3 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 Laurel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 104 6.0 17.3 n/a
1989 98 5.0 19.6 n/a
1990 100 5.0 20.0 n/a
1991 95 6.0 15.8 n/a
1992 104 6.0 17.3 n/a
1993 115 9.0 12.8 n/a
1994 113 7.0 16.1 n/a
1995 110 7.0 15.7 n/a
1996 110 7.0 15.7 n/a
1997 118 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 109 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 105 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 105 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 91 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 118 n/a n/a n/a
2003 118 n/a n/a n/a
2004 110 n/a n/a n/a
2005 99 n/a n/a n/a
2006 97 7.3 13.3 n/a
2007 104 7.0 14.9 71.2
2008 97 7.5 12.9 69.1
2009 99 6.5 15.2 63.6
2010 100 6.5 15.3 74
2011 105 7.5 14.0 67.6
2012 96 5.8 16.5 79.2
2014 74 5.5 13.4 82.4
2015 72 4.0 18.0 88.9
2016 77 5.0 15.4 89.6
2017 74 5.0 14.8 n/a
2018 65 4.0 16.2 n/a
2019 71 3.0 23.6 n/a
2020 66 5.0 13.2 n/a
2021 78 7.9 9.8 n/a
2022 87 8.5 10.2 n/a
2023 79 9.6 8.1 n/a
2024 76 8.1 9.3 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 Laurel Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,141 (16.0%) $10,410 (77.8%) $13,377
2020 $2,049 (16.3%) $9,754 (77.7%) $12,561
2021 $3,047 (20.4%) $11,196 (74.9%) $14,945
2022 $1,960 (13.6%) $11,492 (80.0%) $14,364
2023 $1,956 (11.3%) $14,573 (84.0%) $17,352

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Laurel Elementary)42.932.6
 10.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Johnson County)41.124.6
 16.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Laurel Elementary)3132.6
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Johnson County)29.627
 2.6%
   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 Students7179
 11.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White6876
 11.8%
Two or More Races11

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Students who attend Laurel Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Johnson County Middle School
High : Johnson County High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 76 students attended Laurel Elementary.

Students at Laurel Elementary are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

Laurel Elementary ranks 636th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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