John Colemon Elementary

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767 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Colemon Elementary School, located in Smyrna, Tennessee, is a vibrant educational institution serving the Rutherford County School district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to help children develop critical thinking skills, a love for learning, and the character traits necessary for personal growth and future success.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between faculty, parents, and students. With a focus on modern teaching methodologies and the integration of technology, John Colemon Elementary strives to prepare its students for the challenges of an evolving world. Through its dedication to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, the school remains a vital pillar of the Smyrna community, helping young learners build a strong foundation for their educational journey.

767

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Colemon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	264
Black	155
Asian	43
Two or More	46
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
264 (34.4 %)
White
252 (32.9 %)
Black
155 (20.2 %)
Two or More
46 (6.0 %)
Asian
43 (5.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Rutherford County
Phone:	(615)904-6740
Website:	http://jcs.rcschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 260

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 85