BARKSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Barksdale Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County school district, located in Clarksville, TN with about 562 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 38 teachers, Barksdale Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Barksdale Elementary School is a public school located in Clarksville, Tennessee, serving as part of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS). Situated on Madison Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for providing a foundational educational experience for students in the area. Like other schools within the CMCSS district, Barksdale focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that prioritizes student achievement, literacy, and developmental growth, aiming to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. Through its partnership with the district, Barksdale utilizes modern instructional tools and collaborative teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news regarding Barksdale Elementary can find updated information and resources through the official CMCSS website.

For more information, contact Barksdale Elementary at (931) 648-5685 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1920 Madison ST
Clarksville, TN 37043-5065
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BARKSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Clarksville, TN with about 562 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Montgomery County
Total Students:
562
Teachers:
38
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
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 562 students

White
55.5%
Black or African American
24.2%
Two or more races
10.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.