UNICOI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Unicoi Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Unicoi County school district, located in Unicoi, TN with about 355 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 29 teachers, Unicoi Elementary 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.

Unicoi Elementary School, located at 404 Massachusetts Avenue in Unicoi, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public school within the Unicoi County School District, it focuses on providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement from the primary years through the early elementary grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Unicoi, fostering a sense of community and partnership between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing resources and curriculum standards consistent with Tennessee state guidelines, Unicoi Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for future success by balancing traditional classroom instruction with supportive extracurricular initiatives that encourage social and personal growth.

For more information, contact Unicoi Elementary at (423) 743-1665 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.