LEARNING WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Learning Way Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bedford County school district, located in Shelbyville, TN with about 540 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, Learning Way Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Learning Way Elementary, located at 200 Learning Way DR in Shelbyville, Tennessee, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Bedford County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment for its young students, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during their formative years. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community and personal growth.

In addition to its standard classroom instruction, Learning Way Elementary is known for its commitment to the local Shelbyville community. The school environment typically prioritizes active parent involvement and collaborative teaching practices to ensure that individual student needs are met. Through various school programs and extracurricular initiatives, the institution strives to provide a stable, encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

For more information, contact Learning Way Elementary at (931) 685-1425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 Learning Way DR
Shelbyville, TN 37160
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LEARNING WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shelbyville, TN with about 540 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bedford County
Total Students:
540
Teachers:
40.4
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 540 students

White
39.6%
Hispanic/Latino
34.4%
Black or African American
16.5%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.