Joppa Elementary

joppa.grainger.k12.tn.us/

413 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Joppa Elementary School, located in Rutledge, Tennessee, serves as a vital educational institution within the Grainger County School District. As a rural community school, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area, fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of essential life skills. The school prides itself on its close-knit atmosphere, aiming to create a partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success.

In addition to its commitment to academic achievement, Joppa Elementary focuses on the holistic development of its students through various classroom activities and local initiatives. By leveraging its position within the Grainger County school system, the school works to prepare its young learners for their future transitions into middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in the school's specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, the official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and administrative updates.

413

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joppa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Two or More	8

White
396 (95.9 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.9 %)
Two or More
8 (1.9 %)
Black
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:	Grainger County
Phone:	(865)828-5721
Website:	http://joppa.grainger.k12.tn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 22

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 56