Cosby Elementary

www.cocke.k12.tn.us/

421 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cosby Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Cosby, Tennessee, and serves as part of the Cocke County School District. The school provides educational services for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the local community. By emphasizing core academic standards and personal development, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they progress through the Cocke County school system.

Beyond its academic mission, Cosby Elementary serves as a central hub for families in the Cosby area. The school benefits from its location in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, often incorporating the community’s unique character into its school culture. As part of the Cocke County school system, it remains committed to providing resources and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement, community involvement, and long-term academic growth.

421

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cosby Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	17
Black	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
377 (89.5 %)
Two or More
18 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.0 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	Cocke County
Phone:	(423)487-3850
Website:	http://www.cocke.k12.tn.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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 51

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 54