Friendsville Elementary

friendsville.blountk12.org

214 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Friendsville Elementary School, located in the rural community of Friendsville, Tennessee, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Blount County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering student success, the school provides a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. Its curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging social growth, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused school, Friendsville Elementary acts as a local hub that bridges the gap between home and academic life. By utilizing its digital presence to keep families informed, the school maintains transparent communication regarding policies, events, and educational resources. The faculty and staff prioritize a nurturing atmosphere, focusing on individualized instruction and community engagement to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive within a small-town educational setting.

214

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Friendsville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	7
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	4

White
196 (91.6 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.9 %)
Two or More
4 (1.9 %)
Black
3 (1.4 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Blount County
Phone:	(865)980-1252
Website:	http://friendsville.blountk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 29