BUCKLEY-CARPENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fayette County Public Schools school district, located in Somerville, TN with about 686 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School is a public school located in Somerville, Tennessee, serving as part of the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school provides foundational education for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. It serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of young children while preparing them for transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels.

The school is situated on South Main Street, placing it within the heart of Somerville’s residential and commercial area. Like many schools in Fayette County, Buckley-Carpenter is committed to fostering student growth through a combination of classroom instruction and community involvement. It functions as a key educational resource for families in the region, striving to promote academic excellence and social-emotional development in a small-town setting.

For more information, contact Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School at (901) 465-5260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.