Spring City Elementary

Rhea County
270 East Jackson AVE
Spring City, TN 37381
570 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Spring City Elementary School is a public primary school located in Spring City, Tennessee, serving as part of the Rhea County School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for young students. It focuses on core academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their transition into the middle school years within the Rhea County system.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Rhea County School District, which emphasizes student achievement, community engagement, and the integration of essential learning resources. For parents and community members, the school’s official website serves as a central hub for information regarding district policies, academic calendars, and faculty contact details. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, Spring City Elementary plays a vital role in the long-term educational success of the region.
570
Total Students
46.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    536 (94.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    9 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Rhea County
Phone: (423)365-6451
Website: http://www.rheacounty.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
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 30
Kindergarten 92
Grade 1 104
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 85
Grade 4 101
Grade 5 82
Gender Ratio