Rockford Elementary

3728 Williams Mill RD
Rockford, TN 37853

res.blountk12.org

403 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rockford Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Rockford, Tennessee, serving students within the Blount County School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging the personal growth of its student body. Its location serves families residing in the northern portion of Blount County, bridging the area between suburban neighborhoods and the scenic Tennessee countryside.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Blount County School System, which prioritizes high academic standards, strong parent-teacher partnerships, and the integration of modern educational practices. By providing a traditional elementary curriculum, Rockford Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school. The school remains an integral part of the local community, serving as a hub for educational resources and youth development in the Rockford area.

403

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	71
Black	13
Asian	5
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
303 (75.2 %)
Hispanic
71 (17.6 %)
Black
13 (3.2 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
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:	Yes
District:	Blount County
Phone:	(865)982-1415
Website:	http://res.blountk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 76