Ellen Myers Primary

web.claibornecountyschools.com/emps/

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Ellen Myers Primary School is a public institution located in Harrogate, Tennessee, serving as part of the Claiborne County School District. The school focuses on providing foundational education for students in their early primary years, fostering a supportive environment designed to promote both academic achievement and social-emotional development. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes basic literacy, numeracy, and character building to prepare its young learners for their transition into intermediate schooling.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Harrogate community, utilizing its location to connect students, teachers, and families. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents, offering resources regarding school calendars, academic expectations, and district-wide policies. By prioritizing a nurturing and structured atmosphere, Ellen Myers Primary aims to establish a strong educational footing for every child who passes through its doors, reflecting the broader mission of Claiborne County Schools to prepare students for future success.

331

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellen Myers Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	4
Asian	4
Two or More	10

White
313 (94.6 %)
Two or More
10 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)

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:	Claiborne County
Phone:	(423)869-2172
Website:	http://web.claibornecountyschools.com/emps/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
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 24

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 62