Central Heights Elementary

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Central Heights Elementary ranks 425 th of 1020 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

158 Central Heights RD
Blountville, TN 37617

(423) 354-1575

District: Sullivan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
425^th of 1,020 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,388

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 252

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Heights Elementary ranks better than 58.3% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 6^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Sullivan County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Heights Elementary is 13.6. 5 elementary schools in the Sullivan County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Central Heights Elementary employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Heights Elementary is $10,388. 7 elementary schools in the Sullivan County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Heights Elementary 425^th of 1020 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Central Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Sullivan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan County 73^rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	56.87	362^nd	809	55.3%
2011	67.35	263^rd	818	67.8%
2012	82.67	124^th	820	84.9%
2013	80.36	128^th	846	84.9%
2014	51.15	425^th	853	50.2%
2015	56.73	389^th	855	54.5%
2017	66.47	150^th	646	76.8%
2018	52.02	425^th	997	57.4%
2019	56.92	349^th	985	64.6%
2021	44.73	504^th	983	48.7%
2022	47.78	485^th	1000	51.5%
2023	53.56	425^th	1020	58.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	44.50	478^th	877	45.5%
2019	61.87	208^th	821	74.7%
2021	38.16	495^th	823	39.9%
2022	28.30	664^th	858	22.6%
2023	80.16	77^th	865	91.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	40.27	549^th	926	40.7%
2021	37.98	563^rd	945	40.4%
2022	45.39	499^th	975	48.8%
2023	51.42	441^st	989	55.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	66.16	226^th	916	75.3%
2021	51.67	390^th	941	58.6%
2022	45.77	487^th	980	50.3%
2023	52.81	419^th	987	57.5%

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Rank History for White students at Central Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	42.36	470^th	841	44.1%
2019	47.67	381^st	812	53.1%
2021	31.90	600^th	844	28.9%
2022	36.29	546^th	844	35.3%
2023	41.27	492^nd	852	42.3%

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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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Enrollment information for Central Heights Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	265	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	268
1989	259	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	260
1990	242	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
1991	247	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
1992	238	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
1993	238	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
1994	225	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
1995	224	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1996	224	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1997	239	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	244
1998	227	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1999	244	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	193	193
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	253	253
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	260	260
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	260	260
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	278	278
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	256	256
2006	262	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2007	249	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
2008	231	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2009	235	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	242
2010	209	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2011	217	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	220
2012	190	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	195
2013	183	2	0	1	0	0	2	0	188
2014	196	1	0	1	0	0	3	0	201
2015	199	0	0	4	0	0	2	0	205
2016	215	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	218
2017	214	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	217
2018	223	0	0	4	0	0	5	0	232
2019	231	0	0	3	0	0	7	0	241
2020	223	0	0	5	1	0	6	0	235
2021	199	0	0	2	2	0	6	0	209
2022	242	0	0	3	1	0	8	0	254
2023	234	0	0	9	1	0	8	0	252

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	268	17.0	15.7	n/a
1989	260	13.0	20.0	n/a
1990	242	16.0	15.1	n/a
1991	247	17.0	14.5	n/a
1992	238	17.0	14.0	n/a
1993	238	12.0	19.8	n/a
1994	226	12.0	18.8	n/a
1995	225	13.0	17.3	n/a
1996	225	13.0	17.3	n/a
1997	244	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	229	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	245	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	193	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	253	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	260	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	260	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	278	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	256	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	264	15.6	16.9	n/a
2007	251	16.6	15.1	59.8
2008	234	14.0	16.7	56
2009	242	10.0	24.2	57.4
2010	213	10.6	20.0	69
2011	220	12.3	17.8	71.4
2012	195	10.0	19.5	69.2
2013	188	10.0	18.8	71.3
2014	201	11.0	18.2	69.2
2015	205	13.0	15.7	69.3
2016	218	11.0	19.8	63.3
2017	217	12.5	17.3	n/a
2018	232	15.0	15.4	n/a
2019	241	15.0	16.0	n/a
2020	235	15.5	15.1	n/a
2021	209	16.5	12.6	n/a
2022	254	17.0	14.9	n/a
2023	252	18.5	13.6	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 Central Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	268	17.0	15.7	n/a
1989	260	13.0	20.0	n/a
1990	242	16.0	15.1	n/a
1991	247	17.0	14.5	n/a
1992	238	17.0	14.0	n/a
1993	238	12.0	19.8	n/a
1994	226	12.0	18.8	n/a
1995	225	13.0	17.3	n/a
1996	225	13.0	17.3	n/a
1997	244	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	229	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	245	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	193	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	253	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	260	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	260	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	278	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	256	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	264	15.6	16.9	n/a
2007	251	16.6	15.1	59.8
2008	234	14.0	16.7	56
2009	242	10.0	24.2	57.4
2010	213	10.6	20.0	69
2011	220	12.3	17.8	71.4
2012	195	10.0	19.5	69.2
2013	188	10.0	18.8	71.3
2014	201	11.0	18.2	69.2
2015	205	13.0	15.7	69.3
2016	218	11.0	19.8	63.3
2017	217	12.5	17.3	n/a
2018	232	15.0	15.4	n/a
2019	241	15.0	16.0	n/a
2020	235	15.5	15.1	n/a
2021	209	16.5	12.6	n/a
2022	254	17.0	14.9	n/a
2023	252	18.5	13.6	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 Central Heights Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$716 (7.2%)	$8,576 (86.4%)	$9,931
2020	$694 (6.6%)	$9,193 (86.8%)	$10,588
2021	$618 (5.9%)	$9,408 (90.6%)	$10,388

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Heights 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 349^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 425^th of 1020 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)	48	28.6	19.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sullivan County)	34.4	36.9	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Heights Elementary)	36	33.3	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County)	35.8	38	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)	64.9	67.6	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sullivan County)	45.9	48.7	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Heights Elementary)	35.1	40.5	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County)	30.2	44.1	13.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)	29	50	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sullivan County)	41.8	45.6	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Heights Elementary)	35.5	50	14.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County)	32.7	35.6	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)	48.4	48	0.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Sullivan County)	33.6	38	4.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Heights Elementary)	35.5	41.6	6.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sullivan County)	31.7	35.5	3.8%
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	241	252	4.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	9	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	231	234	1.3%
Two or More Races	7	8	14.3%

Schools Near Central Heights Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				TNReady Mathematics (2023)				TNReady English Language Arts (2023)				TNReady Science (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	158 Central Heights RD	Blountville	37617	Sullivan County	Sullivan County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(423) 354-1575	252	19	13.6		234 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	53.6	425^th of 1020 public elementary schools	58.3%		47.8	485^th of 1000 public elementary schools	51.5%	60	28.6	67.6	50.0	48.0	33.3	40.5	50.0	41.6	31.0	35.1	45.7	37.6	$10,388	$618	$9,408
Indian Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	333 Hill RD	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Sullivan County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(423) 354-1685	377	21	18.3		358 (95.0%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	65.9	282^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	72.4%		63.2	298^th of 1000 public elementary schools	70.2%	16	34.0	62.5	39.5	44.9	35.8	57.1	44.7	45.9	52.8	67.9	47.4	55.1	$11,932	$769	$10,354
Holston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2348 Hwy 75	Blountville	37617	Sullivan County	Sullivan County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(423) 354-1550	635	56	11.4		603 (95.0%)	5 (0.8%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.5%)	60.3	348^th of 1020 public elementary schools	65.9%		60.7	329^th of 1000 public elementary schools	67.1%	19	32.7	55.7	58.6	48.6	39.6	47.7	34.3	40.3	47.5	56.8	42.4	48.6	$10,475	$1,243	$8,820
Ketron Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 Bloomington PIKE	Kingsport	37660	Sullivan County	Sullivan County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(423) 354-1715	563	46	12.1		530 (94.1%)	13 (2.3%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	27.1	761^st of 1020 public elementary schools	25.4%		20.1	813^th of 1000 public elementary schools	18.7%	52	34.1	39.1	39.0	37.4	23.2	25.8	25.0	24.7	22.0	28.7	14.3	22.0
Avoca Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2440 Volunteer PKWY	Bristol	37620	Sullivan County	Bristol	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(423) 652-9445	423	28	15.0		385 (91.0%)	4 (0.9%)	22 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	80.3	146^th of 1020 public elementary schools	85.7%		68	247^th of 1000 public elementary schools	75.3%	101	63.5	62.3	53.8	59.3	69.8	45.3	42.3	52.1	81.0	65.4	50.0	64.2	$10,975	$1,016	$9,399
Bluff City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	282 Maple DR	Bluff City	37618	Sullivan County	Sullivan County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(423) 354-1825	585	36	16.1		547 (93.5%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	32.1	704^th of 1020 public elementary schools	31.0%		26.7	742^nd of 1000 public elementary schools	25.8%	38	40.0	22.2	25.8	28.9	31.0	33.7	30.3	31.7	38.8	28.3	30.3	32.2	$9,820	$1,111	$8,092
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2216 Westmoreland AVE	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Kingsport	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(423) 378-2270	487	31	15.7		376 (77.2%)	15 (3.1%)	29 (6.0%)	15 (3.1%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.2%)	74.5	192^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	81.2%		66.1	264^th of 1000 public elementary schools	73.6%	72	44.0	54.1	43.4	46.9	50.0	60.0	54.9	54.8	55.4	70.7	51.2	58.8	$11,300	$999	$9,669
Anderson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Ninth ST	Bristol	37620	Sullivan County	Bristol	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(423) 652-9267	308	25	12.2		250 (81.2%)	6 (1.9%)	17 (5.5%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.7%)	54.4	415^th of 1020 public elementary schools	59.3%		37.2	625^th of 1000 public elementary schools	37.5%	210	38.9	41.3	33.3	37.7	35.2	26.1	42.6	35.1	61.1	60.9	44.4	55.2	$13,872	$1,903	$11,093
Haynesfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Bluff City HWY	Bristol	37620	Sullivan County	Bristol	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(423) 652-9292	386	23	16.6		329 (85.2%)	5 (1.3%)	23 (6.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	78.6	157^th of 1020 public elementary schools	84.6%		78.7	154^th of 1000 public elementary schools	84.6%	3	58.2	62.9	43.1	55.1	56.7	53.2	34.5	48.7	64.2	77.4	63.8	68.4	$10,036	$667	$8,920
Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol	Public, Virtual	K-5	615 Martin Luther King Junior	Bristol	37620	Sullivan County	Bristol	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(423) 652-9438	22	3	8.8		20 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.1%)								(n/a)				7.7				7.7				46.2

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Heights Elementary

How many students attend Central Heights Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended Central Heights Elementary.

What district is Central Heights Elementary in?

Sullivan County

What is the racial makeup of Central Heights Elementary?

Students at Central Heights Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Central Heights Elementary a good school?

Central Heights Elementary ranks 425^th of 1020 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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