PARRIS SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Parris South Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hardin County school district, located in Savannah, TN with about 475 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 27 teachers, Parris South Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Parris South Elementary, located in Savannah, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, operating under the Hardin County School District. The school is home to the "Bulldogs" and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. Its curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while emphasizing the social and emotional development necessary for students in their formative years, aiming to build a strong educational baseline for future success.
The school maintains an active connection with parents and the community through its digital platform, which serves as a central hub for academic resources, school calendars, and administrative updates. By prioritizing consistent communication and student engagement, Parris South Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to support the growth and achievement of every student.
For more information, contact Parris South Elementary at (731) 925-2480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
PARRIS SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Savannah, TN with about 475 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hardin County
- Total Students:
- 475
- Teachers:
- 27
- 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 475 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PARRIS SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.