DECATURVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Decaturville Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Decatur County school district, located in Decaturville, TN with about 272 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 20 teachers, Decaturville 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.

Decaturville Elementary, located at 820 South West Street in Decaturville, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community in Decatur County. As a primary school, it focuses on providing a nurturing environment for young learners, emphasizing core academic skills, social development, and the establishment of a strong educational base. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Decaturville, reflecting the values and community spirit of the surrounding area.

The institution is part of the Decatur County School System and is dedicated to fostering student success through a structured curriculum and supportive faculty. By maintaining a focus on both traditional academic achievement and character development, Decaturville Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its students for their transition into middle school and beyond. Its location in the heart of Decaturville makes it a central hub for local families, prioritizing a safe and engaging atmosphere for the town's youngest citizens.

For more information, contact Decaturville Elementary at (731) 852-4616 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

820 South West ST
Decaturville, TN 38329
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DECATURVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Decaturville, TN with about 272 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Decatur County
Total Students:
272
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

* 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 272 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DECATURVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.9%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.4%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.