Holston Elementary

www.scde.k12.tn.us/hes

635 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Holston Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Blountville, Tennessee, serving students within the Sullivan County School District. Situated on Highway 75, the school provides foundational education for the local community, focusing on academic growth and the social development of children in their formative years. As part of the Sullivan County system, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition to middle school.

The school emphasizes community involvement and maintains an active connection with the families of Blountville. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students, Holston Elementary strives to meet state educational standards while addressing the individual needs of its student body. Those seeking specific information regarding current academic programs, faculty resources, or school events can find further details through the official district website provided.

635

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	603
Hispanic	8
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
603 (95.0 %)
Two or More
16 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.3 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Sullivan County
Phone:	(423)354-1550
Website:	http://www.scde.k12.tn.us/hes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 49

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 99