Barksdale Elementary

1920 Madison ST
Clarksville, TN 37043

barksdaleelem.cmcss.net

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barksdale Elementary School is a public school located in Clarksville, Tennessee, serving as part of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS). Situated on Madison Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for providing a foundational educational experience for students in the area. Like other schools within the CMCSS district, Barksdale focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that prioritizes student achievement, literacy, and developmental growth, aiming to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. Through its partnership with the district, Barksdale utilizes modern instructional tools and collaborative teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news regarding Barksdale Elementary can find updated information and resources through the official CMCSS website.

496

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barksdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	81
Black	131
Asian	4
Two or More	58
American Indian	2

White
220 (44.4 %)
Black
131 (26.4 %)
Hispanic
81 (16.3 %)
Two or More
58 (11.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(931)648-5685
Website:	http://barksdaleelem.cmcss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 83

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barksdale Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barksdale Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	46.2%
Male	267	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)