PIGEON FORGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Pigeon Forge Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sevier County school district, located in Sevierville, TN with about 720 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 57 teachers, Pigeon Forge Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Pigeon Forge Primary School, located at 1766 Waldens Creek Road in Sevierville, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the Pigeon Forge community. Part of the Sevier County School System, the school is specifically dedicated to the development of early childhood learners, typically housing students in the primary grades (often ranging from Pre-K through 2nd grade). The school focuses on building a strong academic and social-emotional base, emphasizing essential literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a nurturing environment conducive to early childhood development.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school plays an active role in the local Sevier County community by creating a supportive transition for children as they begin their formal education. The faculty and staff prioritize a collaborative approach, often working closely with families to ensure each student feels welcomed and prepared for the subsequent stages of their academic journey. With its location near the heart of Pigeon Forge, the school is well-integrated into the regional educational framework, providing a vital resource for local families seeking a structured and community-oriented start to their children’s schooling.
For more information, contact Pigeon Forge Primary at (865) 428-3016 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-3016
PIGEON FORGE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sevierville, TN with about 720 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sevier County
- Total Students:
- 720
- Teachers:
- 57.2
- 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 720 students
- White
- 65.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.2%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.