COKER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Coker Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Monroe County school district, located in Tellico Plains, TN with about 93 students offering grade levels from 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 7 teachers, Coker Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Coker Creek Elementary School, located in the scenic mountain community of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, serves as a vital educational hub for its rural surroundings. As a small, community-oriented institution, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment where students receive individualized attention. Its curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while emphasizing the importance of local heritage and the values inherent in a small-town setting.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often acting as a gathering point for local initiatives and partnerships, as evidenced by its location on Ruritan Road. By leveraging its unique geography near the Cherokee National Forest, Coker Creek Elementary provides students with opportunities to connect their academic studies to the natural world. Through its collaborative approach to education, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining the supportive, nurturing atmosphere of a traditional elementary school.

For more information, contact Coker Creek Elementary at (423) 261-2241 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.