LAKE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lake City Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Anderson County school district, located in Lake City, TN with about 467 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Lake City Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lake City Elementary School, located at 402 Lindsay Street in Lake City, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Anderson County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes core academic development while fostering a sense of community pride, aiming to equip young learners with the essential skills and character traits necessary for their future academic success.
Beyond its focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Lake City Elementary plays a vital role in the social and emotional development of its students. The school typically integrates various extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives to encourage student engagement and parent involvement. By maintaining a focus on a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment, Lake City Elementary strives to act as a pillar of the town, ensuring that every child receives the attention and resources required to thrive during their formative years.
For more information, contact Lake City Elementary at (865) 426-2108 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lake City, TN 37769
(865) 426-2108
LAKE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lake City, TN with about 467 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Anderson County
- Total Students:
- 467
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 467 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.