Northwest Elementary

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396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Northwest Elementary School, located at 344 Woodson Road in Newport, Tennessee, serves the educational needs of the local Cocke County community. As a public institution operating under the Cocke County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for primary-level students. It functions as a key component of the local public education system, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive environment.

The school is committed to fostering a positive learning culture that encourages student growth and engagement. By aligning with the broader mission of Cocke County Schools, Northwest Elementary works to prepare its young learners for future academic success by utilizing state-approved curricula and resources. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student development, and more detailed information regarding its specific programs, staff, and policies can be found on the district’s official website at [www.cocke.k12.tn.us](http://www.cocke.k12.tn.us/).

396

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	34
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
339 (85.6 %)
Hispanic
34 (8.6 %)
Black
16 (4.0 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Cocke County
Phone:	(423)623-4697
Website:	http://northwestelementaryschool.weebly.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 42

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 42