COSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cosby Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cocke County school district, located in Cosby, TN with about 472 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 33 teachers, Cosby Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Cosby Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Cosby, Tennessee, and serves as part of the Cocke County School District. The school provides educational services for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the local community. By emphasizing core academic standards and personal development, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they progress through the Cocke County school system.
Beyond its academic mission, Cosby Elementary serves as a central hub for families in the Cosby area. The school benefits from its location in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, often incorporating the community’s unique character into its school culture. As part of the Cocke County school system, it remains committed to providing resources and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement, community involvement, and long-term academic growth.
For more information, contact Cosby Elementary at (423) 487-3850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-3850
http://www.cocke.k12.tn.us/
COSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cosby, TN with about 472 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cocke County
- Total Students:
- 472
- Teachers:
- 33
- 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 472 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.