NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Northfield Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the White County school district, located in Sparta, TN with about 304 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 23 teachers, Northfield Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Northfield Elementary School, located in Sparta, Tennessee, serves the educational needs of the local community as part of the White County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and socially. With a focus on foundational skills and holistic development, the institution emphasizes student engagement through a variety of classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare young learners for their future academic careers.
The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for parents, students, and community members, providing up-to-date information on school calendars, academic policies, and faculty resources. By maintaining a strong connection between home and school, Northfield Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where families are actively involved in the educational process. Through its commitment to character building and academic excellence, the school aims to cultivate a supportive culture that helps every student reach their full potential within the White County community.
For more information, contact Northfield Elementary School at (931) 761-7979 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-7979
NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sparta, TN with about 304 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- White County
- Total Students:
- 304
- Teachers:
- 23.8
- 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 304 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.