KETRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ketron Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sullivan County school district, located in Kingsport, TN with about 666 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 43 teachers, Ketron 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.
Ketron Elementary School, located on Bloomington Pike in Kingsport, Tennessee, serves the educational needs of the local Sullivan County community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and community engagement. The school is part of the Sullivan County School District, which aims to prepare students for middle school through a structured curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with extracurricular opportunities.
The school is situated in a quiet, accessible area of Kingsport, positioning it as a central hub for families in the surrounding neighborhoods. Its philosophy typically revolves around fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with parents to ensure student success. By maintaining a focus on both traditional academic standards and the personal development of each child, Ketron Elementary strives to create a positive environment that prepares its students for the challenges of their future educational journeys.
For more information, contact Ketron Elementary School at (423) 354-1715 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1715
KETRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kingsport, TN with about 666 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sullivan County
- Total Students:
- 666
- Teachers:
- 43
- 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 666 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KETRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.