Baxter Primary

www.bpshoneybees.com

328 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Baxter Primary School, located at 125 Elmore Town Road in Baxter, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating under the Putnam County School System, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As the home of the "Hornets," the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where young learners can build the essential skills needed for their future academic journeys.

Beyond core academics, the school focuses on creating a well-rounded experience by encouraging community involvement and school spirit. Through their official website, the institution provides resources for families and staff, highlighting their commitment to transparent communication and partnership with parents. Baxter Primary remains a pillar of the Baxter area, striving to ensure that every student receives a strong start in a safe and nurturing educational setting.

328

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baxter Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	13
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	6

White
302 (92.1 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.0 %)
Two or More
6 (1.8 %)
Black
5 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Putnam County
Phone:	(931)858-3110
Website:	http://www.bpshoneybees.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 70

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 120