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#1750 of 1,786 schools in TN
East Elementary School
Elementary School · Humboldt City Schools · Humboldt, TN
A Humboldt City Schools elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1560 North 30th AVE, Humboldt, TN 38343
- Math 7% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Elementary School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where East Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,236/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Humboldt), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,430
Median home value
$164,200
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gibson County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | 4.8 mi | 915 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Humboldt City Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Elementary School is listed in Humboldt City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Elementary School
East Elementary School is a public elementary school in Humboldt, TN, part of Humboldt City Schools, serving approximately 421 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,750 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Elementary School
What grades does East Elementary School serve?
East Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Elementary School rank in TN?
East Elementary School ranks #1,750 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is East Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is East Elementary School a charter school?
No, East Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Elementary School a Title I school?
No, East Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Gibson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (731) 784-4171
- Area population (ZIP 38343)
- 15,672
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38343; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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