BLUFF CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bluff City Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sullivan County school district, located in Bluff City, TN with about 569 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 29 teachers, Bluff City Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Bluff City Elementary, located at 282 Maple Drive in Bluff City, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sullivan County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core academic development, social growth, and community engagement. The school is integrated into the broader framework of the Sullivan County Department of Education, ensuring that its curriculum aligns with state standards while fostering the specific developmental needs of children in the local Bluff City area.

The school's mission is generally centered on cultivating a partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. By providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere, Bluff City Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future academic careers through a balanced approach to classroom instruction and extracurricular activities. For parents and community members interested in specific resources, academic calendars, or contact information, the school maintains an official presence through the Sullivan County Department of Education's website at http://www.scde.k12.tn.us/bce.

For more information, contact Bluff City Elementary at (423) 354-1825 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

282 Maple DR
Bluff City, TN 37618
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BLUFF CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bluff City, TN with about 569 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Sullivan County
Total Students:
569
Teachers:
29
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

* 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 569 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLUFF CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.8%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.2%

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.