SHARPS CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sharps Chapel Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Union County school district, located in Sharps Chapel, TN with about 163 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 8 teachers, Sharps Chapel Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Sharps Chapel Elementary is a public school serving students in Union County, Tennessee. Located in the rural community of Sharps Chapel, the school serves as a central hub for the local area, focusing on foundational education for students in the elementary grades. As part of the Union County Public Schools district, it emphasizes the district's broader goals of fostering academic growth, personal development, and community involvement in a supportive, small-town environment.
The school is known for its commitment to providing a close-knit educational setting where teachers and staff work to meet the individual needs of their students. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while leveraging the benefits of a smaller student body, Sharps Chapel Elementary aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both social-emotional learning and academic achievement. Families interested in specific school programs, district policies, or upcoming events can access further resources through their official website provided by the Union County Public Schools system.
For more information, contact Sharps Chapel Elementary at (865) 278-3294 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sharps Chapel, TN 37866
(865) 278-3294
SHARPS CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sharps Chapel, TN with about 163 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Union County
- Total Students:
- 163
- Teachers:
- 8
- 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 163 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHARPS CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.