Petros Joyner Elementary
179 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Petros Joyner Elementary School, located in the rural community of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Anderson County School District. Situated in a quiet, semi-rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of a close-knit community atmosphere. By prioritizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle school while fostering a sense of local pride and civic responsibility.
As part of the broader Anderson County school system, Petros Joyner Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to integrating modern educational standards with traditional community values. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state benchmarks, supported by educators who strive to provide personalized attention within a smaller classroom setting. Through various extracurricular activities and an emphasis on parental and community involvement, the school functions as a central hub for families in the Oliver Springs area, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and nurturing environment.
As part of the broader Anderson County school system, Petros Joyner Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to integrating modern educational standards with traditional community values. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state benchmarks, supported by educators who strive to provide personalized attention within a smaller classroom setting. Through various extracurricular activities and an emphasis on parental and community involvement, the school functions as a central hub for families in the Oliver Springs area, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and nurturing environment.
179
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 175 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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White175 (97.8 %)
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Hispanic2 (1.1 %)
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Black1 (0.6 %)
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Two or More1 (0.6 %)
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: | Morgan County |
| Phone: | (423)324-8600 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 179 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 13.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
17
Kindergarten
21
Grade 1
19
Grade 2
22
Grade 3
15
Grade 4
16
Grade 5
17
Grade 6
19
Grade 7
17
Grade 8
16
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 21 |
| Grade 1 | 19 |
| Grade 2 | 22 |
| Grade 3 | 15 |
| Grade 4 | 16 |
| Grade 5 | 17 |
| Grade 6 | 19 |
| Grade 7 | 17 |
| Grade 8 | 16 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 86 | 48% |
| Male | 93 | 52% |
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