BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Brighton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tipton County school district, located in Brighton, TN with about 779 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 49 teachers, Brighton Elementary 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.

Brighton Elementary School, located at 1201 Old Highway 51 South in Brighton, Tennessee, is a primary educational institution serving the Tipton County community. As part of the Tipton County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students during their foundational years. It serves as a central hub for families in the Brighton area, emphasizing a commitment to early childhood development and the preparation of students for future academic success.

The school’s official website, located at http://www.tipton-county.com/bes, provides parents and community members with essential resources, including school calendars, faculty information, and updates on district-wide policies. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, Brighton Elementary strives to maintain a standard of excellence that reflects the values and educational goals of the Tipton County school system. The school remains an integral part of the local community, focusing on building a strong educational base for the children of Brighton.

For more information, contact Brighton Elementary at (901) 837-5860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1201 Old Highway 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
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BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Brighton, TN with about 779 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Tipton County
Total Students:
779
Teachers:
49
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 779 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
82.7%
Black or African American
11.8%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.