Ethridge Elementary

www.schools.lcss.us/ees

498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ethridge Elementary School, located at 33 Main Street in Ethridge, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lawrence County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its primary-level students. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while upholding the values of its small-town setting.

The school’s official online portal provides resources for parents, students, and faculty to stay engaged with the academic calendar, classroom expectations, and institutional updates. As a community-centered school, Ethridge Elementary prioritizes the partnership between educators and families to ensure that each student receives individualized attention and a well-rounded educational experience. Through its commitment to local excellence, the school remains a vital pillar of the Ethridge community.

498

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ethridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	467
Hispanic	16
Black	15

White
467 (93.8 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.2 %)
Black
15 (3.0 %)

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:	Lawrence County
Phone:	(931)201-5880
Website:	http://www.schools.lcss.us/ees
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 37

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 52