Central Elementary

553 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary, located at 1315 Knoxville Highway in Wartburg, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Morgan County School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, Central Elementary aims to build a strong foundation for children as they progress through their formative years, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Wartburg, benefiting from the close-knit nature of the surrounding community. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Central Elementary employs a range of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage student engagement. Through the collaboration of dedicated faculty, involved parents, and local resources, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of Morgan County.

553

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	518
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	17

White
518 (93.7 %)
Two or More
17 (3.1 %)
Hispanic
14 (2.5 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Morgan County
Phone:	(423)346-6683
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
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 50

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 68