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#837 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 47% in state

East Side Elementary

Elementary School · Bedford County

421 Elliott ST, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Enrollment

444

Student-Teacher

12.3:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#837 of 1,786

In Shelbyville

#2 of 8

public schools

In district

#6 of 14

Bedford County

School environment

7.4 / 10

Very Good

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East Side Elementary

6.6/10

Elementary School in Shelbyville · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Thomas Magnet School

8.1/10

0.9 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

South Side Elementary

4.2/10

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About East Side Elementary

East Side Elementary is a public elementary school in Shelbyville, TN, part of Bedford County. East Side Elementary serves approximately 444 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. East Side Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for East Side Elementary show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts above district
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • District avg 6.0
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,873
Chronic Absenteeism22.3%

East Side Elementary — Students at East Side Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 28.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 25.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
18%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
18%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
18.7%
ELA
15.4%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
32%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.

How East Side Elementary Compares

See how East Side Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
53th percentile in TN
Academic
5.6/10
Average
Growth
6.9/10
Average
Environment
7.4/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.3%

Location

421 Elliott ST, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering East Side Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Plainview Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 16.8 miles away, in nearby Christiana), which scores notably higher. Another option is Christiana Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 17.6 miles away, in nearby Christiana), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Thomas Magnet School (rated 8.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Shelbyville, see our Shelbyville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 17.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Thomas Magnet School Shelbyville 0.9 mi 8.1
South Side Elementary Shelbyville 0.9 mi 4.2
Eakin Elementary Shelbyville 1.6 mi 4.7
Shelbyville Central High School Shelbyville 2.3 mi 3.8
VICTORY BAPTIST ACADEMY Shelbyville 2.8 mi 5.8
Learning Way Elementary Shelbyville 2.3 mi 4.5
Harris Middle School Shelbyville 2.3 mi 3.5
Liberty Elementary Shelbyville 4.6 mi 5.8
Cascade Middle School Wartrace 8.2 mi 7.3
Cascade Elementary Wartrace 8.3 mi 7.2
Cascade High School Wartrace 8.7 mi 6.6
THE WEBB SCHOOL Bell Buckle 9.8 mi 8.0
Community High School Unionville 11.1 mi 5.4
Community Elementary School Unionville 11.6 mi 7.2
Community Middle School Unionville 11.7 mi 6.5
Moore County High School Lynchburg 13.3 mi 6.2
Lynchburg Elementary Lynchburg 14.0 mi 6.5
CEDAR HALL SCHOOL Christiana 15.6 mi 4.7
Plainview Elementary School Christiana 16.8 mi 9.1
Christiana Elementary Christiana 17.6 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37160 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$58,899

Median Home Value

$257,700

Median Rent

$924/mo

Population

36,422

College Educated

15.6%

Homeownership

62.5%

Avg Commute

26.5 min

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Median Age

35.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about East Side Elementary

What grades does East Side Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend East Side Elementary?

East Side Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Side Elementary rank in TN?

East Side Elementary ranks #837 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is East Side Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

East Side Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Side Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Side Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Side Elementary a charter school?

No, East Side Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Side Elementary a Title I school?

No, East Side Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
48 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Bedford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.3%

District

Bedford County
District Enrollment
8,994
Schools in District
14
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,873
District Rank
#6 of 14

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