South Central Elementary

www.wcde.org/education/school/school.php?sectionid=18&

176 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

South Central Elementary School is located in the rural community of Chuckey, Tennessee, and serves as a key educational institution within the Washington County Department of Education. The school provides a traditional K-8 academic environment, emphasizing foundational learning and community engagement. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere typical of smaller district schools, South Central strives to create a supportive setting where students can develop both academically and personally as they progress from their primary years through middle school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state standards while leveraging the resources provided by the broader county school system. In addition to core academic subjects, the institution focuses on cultivating a positive school culture that encourages student participation and parental involvement. Through its commitment to high educational standards and local community values, South Central Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond, serving as a pillar of educational stability for families in the Chuckey area.

176

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	5
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
157 (89.2 %)
Two or More
10 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.8 %)
Asian
2 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)

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:	Washington County
Phone:	(423)753-1135
Website:	http://www.wcde.org/education/school/school.php?sectionid=18&
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
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

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 22