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.
Decatur, TN 37322
(423) 334-5454
http://MeigsCounty.net/north
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
- 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
* 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 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.