SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Spencer Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Van Buren County school district, located in Spencer, TN with about 335 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 28 teachers, Spencer Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Spencer Elementary School, located at 311 Sparta Street in Spencer, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational institution within the Van Buren County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

As part of the Van Buren County school system, Spencer Elementary focuses on cultivating both academic achievement and character development. The school utilizes its official website, http://vbes.vanburenschools.org/, as a central resource for parents and the community to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, faculty communications, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining these channels of communication, the school aims to bridge the gap between home and the classroom, ensuring that families remain engaged in their students' educational journeys.

For more information, contact Spencer Elementary at (931) 946-2171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.