MCCONNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
McConnell Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Hixson, TN with about 554 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, McConnell Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
McConnell Elementary School is a public school located in the Hixson community of Hamilton County, Tennessee. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated on Columbus Road and functions as part of the Hamilton County School District. The school is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that aims to provide a foundational educational experience, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and community engagement for its diverse student body.
The campus at McConnell Elementary is designed to support a traditional elementary curriculum, typically offering core subjects such as mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies, alongside extracurricular opportunities. As a community school, it emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders to create a supportive learning environment. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular offerings are generally encouraged to contact the school’s administrative office directly or visit the Hamilton County Schools district website for the most current information regarding school performance, zoning, and faculty resources.
For more information, contact McConnell Elementary at (423) 843-4704 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4704
MCCONNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Hixson, TN with about 554 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hamilton County
- Total Students:
- 554
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 554 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MCCONNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.