Prospect Elementary School

1535 Burnett Station RD
Seymour, TN 37865

pres.blountk12.org

341 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prospect Elementary School, located at 1535 Burnett Station Road in Seymour, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sevier County School System. Catering to students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is situated in a growing community that bridges rural charm with suburban accessibility. As part of the Sevier County district, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young student population.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community-oriented education, aiming to build a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and local families. Like many schools in the region, Prospect Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for their transition to middle school. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a variety of school activities, the institution plays a central role in the daily lives of families in the Seymour area, acting as a cornerstone for local youth development.

341

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prospect Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	17
Black	5
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

White
313 (91.8 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.0 %)
Black
5 (1.5 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Blount County
Phone:	(865)980-1565
Website:	http://pres.blountk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 58

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prospect Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prospect Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	42.2%
Male	197	57.8%

Elementary School K - 6th