Smoky Mountain Elementary

www.cocke.k12.tn.us/

178 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Smoky Mountain Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Cosby, Tennessee, serves as a focal point for primary education within the Cocke County School District. Situated at 135 South 32 HWY, the school is deeply integrated into the rural character of the Great Smoky Mountains region. It provides a foundational learning environment for local students, emphasizing core academic curriculum while fostering the close-knit, supportive atmosphere typical of smaller, community-centered schools in East Tennessee.

As part of the Cocke County public school system, Smoky Mountain Elementary is dedicated to preparing students for their transition to middle and high school levels. The school works under the district’s broader mission to enhance student achievement and character development. Families and community members seeking specific information regarding school calendars, academic policies, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive resources through the official Cocke County School District website at http://www.cocke.k12.tn.us/.

178

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smoky Mountain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	5
Two or More	3

White
170 (95.5 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.8 %)
Two or More
3 (1.7 %)

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)487-2255
Website:	http://www.cocke.k12.tn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 14

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 16