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East Elementary School

Elementary School · Madison County · Jackson, TN

A Madison County elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2480 Ashport RD, Jackson, TN 38305

  • Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.1% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.4 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$11,115
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at East Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
24%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,122/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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

$66,292

Median home value

$221,200

Median rent

$1,201/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nova Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified3.5PK2.5 mi338Compare →
Thelma Barker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8K–54.4 mi715Compare →
Community Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–8Not available657Compare →
Jackson Academic Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.1K–12Not available286Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Madison County

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#19 of 25
District spending per student
$11,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Elementary School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Elementary School

East Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, TN, part of Madison County, serving approximately 491 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,664 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Elementary School

What grades does East Elementary School serve?

East Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend East Elementary School?

East Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 14.4:1. 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 #1,664 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is East Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
491
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
Area population (ZIP 38305)
53,366
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
37.9
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 38305; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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