Black Oak Elementary
240 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Black Oak Elementary, located in the rural community of Hornbeak, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Obion County School District. As a small, community-focused school, it provides a nurturing environment for elementary-aged students, prioritizing personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere that fosters both academic growth and character development. The school’s location reflects the close-knit nature of the surrounding area, making it a central hub for local families and a key contributor to the regional educational landscape.
Academically, Black Oak Elementary focuses on essential core curriculum standards designed to prepare students for middle school transitions while emphasizing fundamental literacy and numeracy skills. The school typically benefits from smaller class sizes, which allows educators to implement more hands-on learning strategies and address the unique needs of individual students. By maintaining strong ties to the local community and emphasizing a safe, inclusive learning culture, Black Oak Elementary remains dedicated to equipping its students with the necessary tools for long-term academic success.
Academically, Black Oak Elementary focuses on essential core curriculum standards designed to prepare students for middle school transitions while emphasizing fundamental literacy and numeracy skills. The school typically benefits from smaller class sizes, which allows educators to implement more hands-on learning strategies and address the unique needs of individual students. By maintaining strong ties to the local community and emphasizing a safe, inclusive learning culture, Black Oak Elementary remains dedicated to equipping its students with the necessary tools for long-term academic success.
240
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 230 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 4 |
| Two or More | 3 |
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White230 (95.8 %)
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Black4 (1.7 %)
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Hispanic3 (1.3 %)
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Two or More3 (1.3 %)
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: | Obion County |
| Phone: | (731)538-2271 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 240 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
17
Kindergarten
28
Grade 1
22
Grade 2
28
Grade 3
18
Grade 4
26
Grade 5
25
Grade 6
27
Grade 7
25
Grade 8
24
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 28 |
| Grade 1 | 22 |
| Grade 2 | 28 |
| Grade 3 | 18 |
| Grade 4 | 26 |
| Grade 5 | 25 |
| Grade 6 | 27 |
| Grade 7 | 25 |
| Grade 8 | 24 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 113 | 47.1% |
| Male | 127 | 52.9% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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