NEW PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
New Prospect Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lawrence County school district, located in Lawrenceburg, TN with about 423 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 26 teachers, New Prospect 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.
New Prospect Elementary, located on Pulaski Highway in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, is a dedicated member of the Lawrence County School System. The school serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on providing a supportive environment where young students can develop essential academic and social skills. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, the school emphasizes a commitment to student growth and the establishment of a strong educational base for its pupils in the Lawrenceburg area.
The school’s digital presence highlights its role as a resource-rich environment designed to keep parents and the community informed about school events, academic standards, and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-focused elementary school, New Prospect prioritizes the holistic development of its students, ensuring that they are prepared for the transition to middle school. Through its structured curriculum and engagement with local stakeholders, the school continues to play a vital role in upholding the educational standards of the Lawrence County school district.
For more information, contact New Prospect Elementary at (931) 762-2934 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-2934
NEW PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lawrenceburg, TN with about 423 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lawrence County
- Total Students:
- 423
- Teachers:
- 26.6
- 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 423 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.6%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.9%
- Male
- 46.1%
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.