GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gadsden Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Crockett County school district, located in Gadsden, TN with about 141 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 9 teachers, Gadsden 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.
Gadsden Elementary School, located at 18989 Highway 79 in Gadsden, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Crockett County School District. As a rural community school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school typically focuses on providing a strong elementary curriculum that prepares children for their transition into middle school, often highlighting small class sizes and a close-knit community atmosphere.
The school is deeply integrated into the small town of Gadsden, acting as a central hub for families in the area. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, Gadsden Elementary aims to equip its students with the essential skills needed for long-term educational success. Staff and faculty are committed to working closely with parents and local community members to ensure that each child receives personalized attention in a safe, nurturing environment that reflects the values of the surrounding Crockett County region.
For more information, contact Gadsden Elementary at (731) 663-2453 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gadsden, TN 38337
(731) 663-2453
GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gadsden, TN with about 141 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Crockett County
- Total Students:
- 141
- Teachers:
- 9
- 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 141 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.7%
- Black or African American
- 6.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Female
- 53.2%
- Male
- 46.8%
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.