JOPPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Joppa Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grainger County school district, located in Rutledge, TN with about 510 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 34 teachers, Joppa 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.

Joppa Elementary School, located in Rutledge, Tennessee, serves as a vital educational institution within the Grainger County School District. As a rural community school, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area, fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of essential life skills. The school prides itself on its close-knit atmosphere, aiming to create a partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success.

In addition to its commitment to academic achievement, Joppa Elementary focuses on the holistic development of its students through various classroom activities and local initiatives. By leveraging its position within the Grainger County school system, the school works to prepare its young learners for their future transitions into middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in the school's specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, the official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and administrative updates.

For more information, contact Joppa Elementary at (865) 828-5721 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4745 Rutledge PIKE
Rutledge, TN 37861
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JOPPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rutledge, TN with about 510 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Grainger County
Total Students:
510
Teachers:
34.5
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
5th Grade
6th 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 510 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOPPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
94.5%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Two or more races
1.6%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.