Ralph Askins School

www.fcsboe.org/ras

555 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ralph Askins School, located at 901 Shady Lane in Fayetteville, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational institution within the Fayetteville City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, focusing on building a strong academic foundation during their early formative years. By emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a positive school culture.

As part of the Fayetteville City Schools system, Ralph Askins School benefits from the district's broader commitment to educational excellence, technology integration, and community involvement. The school maintains a focus on student achievement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. For those seeking more detailed information regarding specific programs, staff directories, or district policies, the school’s official website at http://www.fcsboe.org serves as the primary resource for news, academic calendars, and administrative updates.

555

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph Askins School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	30
Black	158
Asian	4
Two or More	74
American Indian	2

White
287 (51.7 %)
Black
158 (28.5 %)
Two or More
74 (13.3 %)
Hispanic
30 (5.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Fayetteville
Phone:	(931)433-5311
Website:	http://www.fcsboe.org/ras
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 71

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 75