COPPER BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Copper Basin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Polk County school district, located in Copperhill, TN with about 338 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 22 teachers, Copper Basin Elementary School 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.
Copper Basin Elementary School is a public school located in Copperhill, Tennessee, serving as part of the Polk County School District. Situated in the scenic mountain region of the state, the school provides educational services to students in the local community, emphasizing foundational learning and academic development within a rural setting. As a key institution in Copperhill, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and engagement.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Polk County School District, which strives to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic programs, administrative announcements, and events by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.polkcountyschools.com/. The school serves as a central hub for the area’s younger learners, playing an essential role in the educational infrastructure of the Copper Basin region.
For more information, contact Copper Basin Elementary School at (423) 496-3271 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3271
COPPER BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Copperhill, TN with about 338 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Polk County
- Total Students:
- 338
- Teachers:
- 22
- 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 338 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COPPER BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 53.3%
- Male
- 46.7%
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.