DECHERD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Decherd Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Franklin County school district, located in Decherd, TN with about 380 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 29 teachers, Decherd 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.
Decherd Elementary School, located in Decherd, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Franklin County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and character development, the school provides a supportive environment for students in the early stages of their education. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing essential literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging social responsibility.
The school is an integral part of the local community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its website (http://decherd.fcstn.net), the school keeps parents and stakeholders informed about academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. As a pillar of the Decherd area, the school strives to create a positive, engaging atmosphere where young learners feel empowered to achieve their full potential.
For more information, contact Decherd Elementary at (931) 967-5483 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decherd, TN 37324
(931) 967-5483
http://decherd.fcstn.net
DECHERD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Decherd, TN with about 380 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Franklin County
- Total Students:
- 380
- Teachers:
- 29
- 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
* 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 380 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DECHERD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.7%
- Black or African American
- 9.2%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.