McKenzie Elementary

McKenzie
165 Brooks AVE
McKenzie, TN 38201
556 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
McKenzie Elementary School, located at 165 Brooks Avenue in McKenzie, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the McKenzie Special School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its pupils. By leveraging a balanced curriculum, the school strives to equip students with the essential skills necessary for future success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond the classroom, McKenzie Elementary is integrated into the tight-knit McKenzie community, often serving as a hub for local educational engagement. The school’s digital presence highlights a commitment to transparency and communication, providing families with easy access to school calendars, faculty information, and resources to support student learning. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and community partnership, the school works to cultivate a positive atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to explore, grow, and reach their full potential.
556
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    420 (75.5 %)
  • Black
    69 (12.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: McKenzie
Phone: (731)352-5272
Website: http://mckenzie.tn.mse.schoolinsites.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
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 52
Kindergarten 103
Grade 1 101
Grade 2 102
Grade 3 97
Grade 4 101
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Henry Elementary
Henry County
335 Students
937 Pioneer RD
Henry, TN 38231 (7.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th