NIOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Niota Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McMinn County school district, located in Niota, TN with about 565 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 37 teachers, Niota Elementary 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.

Niota Elementary School, located at 418 Burn Road in Niota, Tennessee, serves as a central hub for academic and personal growth within the local community. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, literacy, and numeracy. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular activities, the school aims to nurture the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure student success. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its curriculum, school policies, and calendar events, allowing parents to stay actively involved in their children's education. Driven by a commitment to academic excellence and a positive school culture, Niota Elementary serves as a foundational step for young learners in McMinn County, striving to equip them with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in their future educational pursuits.

For more information, contact Niota Elementary at (423) 568-2247 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

418 Burn RD
Niota, TN 37826
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NIOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Niota, TN with about 565 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
McMinn County
Total Students:
565
Teachers:
37
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 565 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NIOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.4%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black or African American
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.9%
Asian
0.4%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.