PIEDMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Piedmont Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Dandridge, TN with about 403 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 24 teachers, Piedmont Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Piedmont Elementary School, located in Dandridge, Tennessee, serves the educational needs of students in the Jefferson County School District. Situated on W. Dumplin Valley Road, the school functions as a foundational community hub, dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for young children. Its mission centers on fostering academic growth while promoting the social and emotional development of its student body through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.
As a part of the Jefferson County school system, Piedmont Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active involvement from parents, teachers, and the local community. The school focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills, supplemented by opportunities for student engagement in extracurricular activities. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school maintains a commitment to character development and a safe, inclusive atmosphere for all learners.
For more information, contact Piedmont Elementary at (865) 397-2939 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-2939
http://pes.jc-schools.net/
PIEDMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dandridge, TN with about 403 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 403
- Teachers:
- 24
- 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 403 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PIEDMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.