Mount Horeb Elementary School

500 East Dumplin Valley RD
Jefferson City, TN 37760

593 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mount Horeb Elementary School, located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age population. By fostering a culture of collaboration between educators, students, and families, the school aims to cultivate a strong academic base while promoting the social and emotional growth of its young learners.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Mount Horeb Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school utilizes its facilities and resources to prepare students for future educational success, integrating essential curriculum standards with opportunities for creative and extracurricular engagement. Through its focus on a well-rounded educational experience, Mount Horeb Elementary remains a central pillar in the Jefferson City community, dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential.

593

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Horeb Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	80
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
459 (77.4 %)
Hispanic
80 (13.5 %)
Two or More
41 (6.9 %)
Black
6 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(865)397-9472
Website:	http://mhes.jc-tn.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 22

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 86