GLEASON SCHOOL
Gleason School is a Title I public school that is part of the Weakley County school district, located in Gleason, TN with about 482 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Gleason School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Gleason School, located in Gleason, Tennessee, serves as a central pillar of the Weakley County School District. As a K-12 institution, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, community engagement, and character development. Its unique address, "State Championship Drive," reflects the school's long-standing pride in its athletic programs and its commitment to fostering a competitive yet supportive spirit among its student body.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Gleason School is known for its close-knit, small-town atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention for their students. The school plays an integral role in the social fabric of the Gleason community, regularly hosting extracurricular activities, sports events, and academic programs that bring families and residents together. By blending traditional instructional values with modern resources, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining the traditions of the local community.
For more information, contact Gleason School at (731) 648-5351 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5351
http://www.gs.weakleyschools.com
GLEASON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gleason, TN with about 482 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Weakley County
- Total Students:
- 482
- Teachers:
- 35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 482 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GLEASON SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.