TAZEWELL-NEW TAZEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Claiborne County school district, located in New Tazewell, TN with about 496 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 32 teachers, Tazewell-New Tazewell 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.
Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary (TNT) is a public primary school located in New Tazewell, Tennessee, serving as part of the Claiborne County School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the region, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and numeracy. As a community-centered institution, TNT is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes student growth, character building, and preparation for middle school transitions.
The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and communication, offering resources for parents, faculty, and the local community. Through its programming, the school strives to integrate traditional instruction with state educational standards, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded experience. By maintaining strong ties with the surrounding Claiborne County community, Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary acts as a vital pillar in the academic development of the area's youth.
For more information, contact Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary at (423) 626-9502 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-9502
TAZEWELL-NEW TAZEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Tazewell, TN with about 496 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Claiborne County
- Total Students:
- 496
- Teachers:
- 32
- 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 496 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TAZEWELL-NEW TAZEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.