South Gibson County Elementary School

www.gcssd.org/mes/

907 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Medina Elementary, located at 227 North Second Street in Medina, Tennessee, is a prominent school within the Gibson County Special School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the overall growth of its student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Medina Elementary strives to prepare its students for future educational success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and lifelong learning.

The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for families, offering easy access to information regarding school policies, academic calendars, faculty directories, and extracurricular opportunities. Through its commitment to high-quality instruction and a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and parents, Medina Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience. For those seeking more specific details or current updates on school events and programs, the school maintains an active online presence through the Gibson County Special School District portal.

907

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Gibson County Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	797
Hispanic	31
Black	53
Asian	13
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
797 (87.9 %)
Black
53 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
31 (3.4 %)
Asian
13 (1.4 %)
Two or More
10 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Gibson Co Sp Dist
Phone:	(731)783-3660
Website:	http://www.gcssd.org/mes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	907
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
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 44

Kindergarten 164

Grade 1 172

Grade 2 174

Grade 3 191

Grade 4 162