Richland Elementary

www.giles-lea.giles.k12.tn.us/res

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Richland Elementary, located in Lynnville, Tennessee, is a public school serving students as part of the Giles County School District. As a rural community-based institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of character within a supportive environment. The school typically serves students from the surrounding area, acting as a central hub for families in the northern part of Giles County.

Academically, Richland Elementary focuses on core curriculum standards while fostering a sense of community engagement through various extracurricular activities and school events. By maintaining a connection to the broader Giles County school system, the school benefits from district-wide resources while preserving the close-knit, personalized atmosphere characteristic of a smaller, town-focused school. It remains a key educational pillar for local residents, prioritizing student success and preparation for middle school transitions.

524

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	29
Black	4
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
472 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
29 (5.5 %)
Two or More
16 (3.1 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	Giles County
Phone:	(931)527-0663
Website:	http://www.giles-lea.giles.k12.tn.us/res
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 21

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 91