Swiss Memorial Elementary

477 55th Avenue North
Gruetli- Laager, TN 37339

smes.grundycoschools.com/

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Swiss Memorial Elementary is a public school located in Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee, serving the educational needs of the local Grundy County community. Situated on 5th Avenue North, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for students in the area, typically catering to children from pre-kindergarten through the upper elementary grades. Like many schools in this rural region, it serves as a central hub for community engagement and child development, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment for its student body.

As part of the Grundy County School District, Swiss Memorial Elementary emphasizes the importance of foundational learning in literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school is committed to preparing students for their transition to middle school by providing a structured educational experience that balances academic rigor with personal growth. By maintaining a localized focus, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of Gruetli-Laager, aiming to provide equitable educational opportunities for the youth of the Cumberland Plateau.

248

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swiss Memorial Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	1
Two or More	3

White
244 (98.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.2 %)
Hispanic
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:	Yes
District:	Grundy County
Phone:	(931)779-3129
Website:	http://smes.grundycoschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
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 17

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 25