Walton Ferry Elementary

732 Walton Ferry RD
Hendersonville, TN 37075

wfe.sumnerschools.org

410 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walton Ferry Elementary, located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is a public school serving students in the Sumner County School District. Situated along the Cumberland River area, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. It serves as a community hub for local families, prioritizing a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for their transition into middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a positive school culture where both academic achievement and social-emotional growth are valued. By utilizing the resources of the Sumner County school system, Walton Ferry offers a variety of educational programs and extracurricular activities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding community, the school aims to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity and long-term academic success.

410

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walton Ferry Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	51
Black	38
Asian	6
Two or More	25

White
290 (70.7 %)
Hispanic
51 (12.4 %)
Black
38 (9.3 %)
Two or More
25 (6.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)

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:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)824-3217
Website:	http://wfe.sumnerschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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 77

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 65