Homestead Elementary School

3889 Highway 127 South
Crossville, TN 38572

hes.ccschools.k12tn.net/

722 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Homestead Elementary School, located on Highway 127 South in Crossville, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Cumberland County School District. The school is situated in a historically significant area of Crossville, known for the "Homesteads" community established during the New Deal era. Reflecting its community-focused environment, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic atmosphere where students from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades can build a strong foundation for their future education.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded approach to learning, focusing on core academic subjects while encouraging student development through various extracurricular opportunities and community engagement. By utilizing resources provided by the Cumberland County School system, Homestead Elementary strives to provide a safe, technology-integrated, and nurturing environment. Prospective parents and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and administrative news through the school’s official website at http://hes.ccschools.k12tn.net/.

722

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Homestead Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	680
Hispanic	33
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

White
680 (94.2 %)
Hispanic
33 (4.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)

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)456-8344
Website:	http://hes.ccschools.k12tn.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
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 77

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 66