Watt Hardison Elementary

whe.sumnerschools.org/

445 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Watt Hardison Elementary School, located in Portland, Tennessee, is a public school serving the Sumner County community. It provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on academic growth, character development, and fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of the Sumner County School District, the school emphasizes preparing its students for success as they transition through their early academic years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Portland area, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the Sumner County school system, Watt Hardison Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances core subjects with social-emotional development, helping students build a strong base for their future education.

445

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watt Hardison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	55
Black	19
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

White
345 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
55 (12.4 %)
Two or More
25 (5.6 %)
Black
19 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)325-3233
Website:	http://whe.sumnerschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 69