MEIGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Meigs North Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Meigs County school district, located in Decatur, TN with about 423 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 28 teachers, Meigs North 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.

Meigs North Elementary School, located in Decatur, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Meigs County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of students in their formative years. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and a community-oriented approach, the school aims to prepare its students for future success as they progress through the local public school system.

Beyond its academic instruction, Meigs North Elementary plays a central role in the Decatur community, acting as a hub for local families and extracurricular involvement. The school prioritizes the integration of technology and modern pedagogical practices to engage young learners, while maintaining a focus on the fundamental values and collaborative spirit characteristic of the Meigs County region. Through its dedicated staff and school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and effective learning atmosphere for all its students.

For more information, contact Meigs North Elementary at (423) 334-5454 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

22015 State Highway 58 N
Decatur, TN 37322
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MEIGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Decatur, TN with about 423 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Meigs County
Total Students:
423
Teachers:
28
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

* 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 423 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MEIGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
57.0%
Male
43.0%

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.