Petros Joyner Elementary

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.
179
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Petros Joyner Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White175
Hispanic2
Black1
Two or More1
  • White
    175 (97.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Petros Joyner Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten17
Kindergarten21
Grade 119
Grade 222
Grade 315
Grade 416
Grade 517
Grade 619
Grade 717
Grade 816
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Petros Joyner Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8648%
Male9352%