Crab Orchard Elementary

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458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Crab Orchard Elementary, located at 240 School Road in Crab Orchard, Tennessee, is a public primary school serving the local community within the Cumberland County School District. As a smaller, rural-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a close-knit atmosphere, the school aims to help students transition effectively into higher grade levels while building a strong educational base.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, balancing core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science with opportunities for student growth. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Overall, Crab Orchard Elementary serves as a vital community hub, committed to the success and well-being of its students in a nurturing, small-town setting.

458

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crab Orchard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	28
Black	4
Two or More	6

White
420 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
28 (6.1 %)
Two or More
6 (1.3 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)

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:	Cumberland County
Phone:	(931)484-7400
Website:	http://cos.ccschools.k12tn.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 21

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 53