SOUTH FULTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Fulton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Obion County school district, located in South Fulton, TN with about 339 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 24 teachers, South Fulton 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.

South Fulton Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in South Fulton, Tennessee, serving as a key part of the Obion County School District. Situated at 209 John C. Jones Parkway, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the local community. It is part of a small-town school system that emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, aiming to prepare young students for their future academic careers through core subjects and extracurricular engagement.

As a staple of the South Fulton area, the school works to foster a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between home and the classroom. Being located in a rural Tennessee community, the school often serves as a central hub for neighborhood activities and family involvement. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Obion County area, South Fulton Elementary strives to ensure that its students receive a well-rounded education while developing the social and academic skills necessary to succeed as they transition into the upper grade levels.

For more information, contact South Fulton Elementary at (731) 479-2304 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

209 John C Jones PKWY
South Fulton, TN 38257
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SOUTH FULTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South Fulton, TN with about 339 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Obion County
Total Students:
339
Teachers:
24
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 339 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH FULTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.1%
Black or African American
10.9%
Two or more races
5.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
Asian
0.9%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.