GRASSY FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grassy Fork Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cocke County school district, located in Hartford, TN with about 110 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 7 teachers, Grassy Fork 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.

Grassy Fork Elementary is a public school located in the rural community of Hartford, Tennessee, serving as part of the Cocke County School District. Situated in a scenic area near the Great Smoky Mountains, the school is known for its close-knit, small-town atmosphere. It provides educational services for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills while leveraging its unique location to foster a supportive and community-oriented learning environment.

The school operates under the administration of the Cocke County School System, which oversees the academic curriculum and extracurricular programs for the area. As a community hub, Grassy Fork Elementary emphasizes a personal approach to education, typically benefiting from smaller class sizes that allow for greater teacher-student interaction. For more specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school’s official portal through the Cocke County district website remains the primary resource for families and community members.

For more information, contact Grassy Fork Elementary at (423) 487-5835 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4120 Big Creek RD
Hartford, TN 37753
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GRASSY FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hartford, TN with about 110 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cocke County
Total Students:
110
Teachers:
7
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 110 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GRASSY FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
97.3%
Black or African American
1.8%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.