MOUNT HOREB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mount Horeb Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Jefferson City, TN with about 571 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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, Mount Horeb Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Mount Horeb Elementary School, located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age population. By fostering a culture of collaboration between educators, students, and families, the school aims to cultivate a strong academic base while promoting the social and emotional growth of its young learners.
Beyond standard classroom instruction, Mount Horeb Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school utilizes its facilities and resources to prepare students for future educational success, integrating essential curriculum standards with opportunities for creative and extracurricular engagement. Through its focus on a well-rounded educational experience, Mount Horeb Elementary remains a central pillar in the Jefferson City community, dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Mount Horeb Elementary School at (865) 397-9472 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9472
http://mhes.jc-schools.net/
MOUNT HOREB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jefferson City, TN with about 571 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 571
- Teachers:
- 38
- 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 571 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MOUNT HOREB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- 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.