HORNSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hornsby Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hardeman County Schools school district, located in Hornsby, TN with about 188 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 13 teachers, Hornsby Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Hornsby Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Hornsby, Tennessee. As part of the Hardeman County School District, it serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development within a close-knit, localized educational environment. The school is situated in a quiet, historical area of the county, emphasizing its role as a central hub for neighborhood families.
Because of its rural setting, Hornsby Elementary typically maintains a smaller student-to-teacher ratio compared to larger urban districts, allowing for a more personalized approach to instruction. The school prioritizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development, striving to prepare its students for their transition to middle school within the county system. It serves as an essential fixture for the residents of Hornsby, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes student growth and engagement.
For more information, contact Hornsby Elementary at (731) 658-5707 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hornsby, TN 38044
(731) 658-5707
HORNSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hornsby, TN with about 188 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hardeman County Schools
- Total Students:
- 188
- Teachers:
- 13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 188 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HORNSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.0%
- Black or African American
- 7.4%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
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.