Leoma Elementary

www.schools.lcss.us/les

538 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Leoma Elementary School, located in the rural community of Leoma, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lawrence County School System. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of its students in the elementary grades. By prioritizing core curriculum standards alongside character education, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Leoma community, maintaining a culture that emphasizes family involvement and strong communication between educators and parents. With a commitment to providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, Leoma Elementary utilizes its facilities and dedicated staff to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of belonging. Through various school activities and academic programs, the institution strives to help every child reach their full potential while building a strong educational foundation.

538

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leoma Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	517
Hispanic	7
Black	10
Two or More	4

White
517 (96.1 %)
Black
10 (1.9 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.3 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)

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:	Lawrence County
Phone:	(931)231-8199
Website:	http://www.schools.lcss.us/les
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
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 31

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 47