Decaturville Elementary

820 South West ST
Decaturville, TN 38329

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Decaturville Elementary, located at 820 South West Street in Decaturville, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community in Decatur County. As a primary school, it focuses on providing a nurturing environment for young learners, emphasizing core academic skills, social development, and the establishment of a strong educational base. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Decaturville, reflecting the values and community spirit of the surrounding area.

The institution is part of the Decatur County School System and is dedicated to fostering student success through a structured curriculum and supportive faculty. By maintaining a focus on both traditional academic achievement and character development, Decaturville Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its students for their transition into middle school and beyond. Its location in the heart of Decaturville makes it a central hub for local families, prioritizing a safe and engaging atmosphere for the town's youngest citizens.

262

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Decaturville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	11
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
240 (91.6 %)
Hispanic
11 (4.2 %)
Black
7 (2.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Decatur County
Phone:	(731)852-4616
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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 45

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 41