Pittman Center Elementary
318 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Pittman Center Elementary, located at 2455 East Parkway in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, serves as a vital educational anchor for the Pittman Center community. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the school is known for its intimate, small-town atmosphere and its strong commitment to fostering a close-knit learning environment. As part of the Sevier County School System, the institution prioritizes academic fundamentals while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and local heritage, often taking advantage of its unique proximity to the natural beauty of the national park area.
Beyond its core curriculum, Pittman Center Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who focus on the developmental needs of their students in a supportive, nurturing setting. The school places a high value on partnership with families, ensuring that students receive personalized attention during their formative years. By balancing traditional educational standards with a localized approach that reflects the values of the surrounding mountain community, the school remains a cornerstone for residents in the East Parkway area, preparing students for success as they transition to middle and high school within the district.
Beyond its core curriculum, Pittman Center Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who focus on the developmental needs of their students in a supportive, nurturing setting. The school places a high value on partnership with families, ensuring that students receive personalized attention during their formative years. By balancing traditional educational standards with a localized approach that reflects the values of the surrounding mountain community, the school remains a cornerstone for residents in the East Parkway area, preparing students for success as they transition to middle and high school within the district.
318
Total Students
20.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 294 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Black | 11 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White294 (92.5 %)
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Black11 (3.5 %)
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Hispanic7 (2.2 %)
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American Indian3 (0.9 %)
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Asian2 (0.6 %)
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Two or More1 (0.3 %)
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: | Sevier County |
| Phone: | (865)436-4515 |
| Website: | http://www.sevier.org/pc |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 318 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
18
Kindergarten
45
Grade 1
46
Grade 2
42
Grade 3
48
Grade 4
39
Grade 5
36
Grade 6
44
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 45 |
| Grade 1 | 46 |
| Grade 2 | 42 |
| Grade 3 | 48 |
| Grade 4 | 39 |
| Grade 5 | 36 |
| Grade 6 | 44 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 150 | 47.2% |
| Male | 168 | 52.8% |
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