Tara Oaks Elementary School

600 Harpers Ferry RD
Collierville, TN 38017

taraoakses.colliervilleschools.org

655 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tara Oaks Elementary School, located in Collierville, Tennessee, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Collierville Schools district. Nestled in a suburban community, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It serves as a foundational institution within the district, emphasizing strong literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to engage in a well-rounded curriculum that includes arts, physical education, and technology integration.

Beyond its academic focus, Tara Oaks is recognized for its vibrant school culture and active parent-teacher involvement. The school community prioritizes character development and collaborative learning, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. With a dedicated faculty and a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school strives to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build lasting friendships within their community.

655

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tara Oaks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	461
Hispanic	42
Black	47
Asian	72
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
461 (70.4 %)
Asian
72 (11.0 %)
Black
47 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
42 (6.4 %)
Two or More
32 (4.9 %)
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:	Collierville
Phone:	(901)853-3337
Website:	http://taraoakses.colliervilleschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 134