RUSH STRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rush Strong Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Strawberry Plains, TN with about 482 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 38 teachers, Rush Strong Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Rush Strong Elementary School, located in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in the early stages of their educational journeys. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and a sense of community, Rush Strong aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through the primary grades.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local Strawberry Plains community. It emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to create an inclusive and encouraging campus culture. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a dedicated teaching staff, Rush Strong Elementary strives to instill a lifelong love of learning while providing a safe, structured space for children to grow, collaborate, and reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Rush Strong Elementary at (865) 933-5313 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.