West Tennessee School for the Deaf

www.tsdeaf.org

28 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The West Tennessee School for the Deaf (WTSD), located in Jackson, Tennessee, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to meeting the unique academic and social needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. As a state-operated institution, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum tailored to support communication development—primarily through American Sign Language (ASL)—and individualized learning plans that ensure students achieve their full potential in an inclusive and accessible environment.

Beyond standard academics, WTSD plays a vital role as a community resource and support system for families across West Tennessee. By fostering a bilingual-bicultural atmosphere, the school emphasizes the importance of Deaf culture while equipping students with the tools necessary for higher education, vocational training, and independent living. Through its dedicated faculty and specialized support services, the institution strives to bridge communication barriers, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive both within the classroom and in the broader society.

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

3.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Tennessee School for the Deaf
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	1
Black	4
Asian	1

White
22 (78.6 %)
Black
4 (14.3 %)
Hispanic
1 (3.6 %)
Asian
1 (3.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Tennessee School for the Deaf
Phone:	(731)423-5705
Website:	http://www.tsdeaf.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	28
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 3

Grade 5 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Tennessee School for the Deaf
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	3
Grade 1	6
Grade 2	8
Grade 3	3
Grade 5	4

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Tennessee School for the Deaf
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	13	46.4%
Male	15	53.6%

Elementary School K - 6th