Big Sandy School

Benton County
13305 Highway 69 A
Big Sandy, TN 38221
288 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Big Sandy School, located in Benton County, Tennessee, serves as a vital educational pillar for the local rural community. As a Pre-K through 12th-grade institution, it provides a unified academic environment that emphasizes continuity in a student's development. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, where small class sizes allow for personalized attention and strong relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the surrounding community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Big Sandy School integrates a variety of extracurricular activities and sports programs, which are central to fostering school spirit and student engagement. The school serves as a significant hub for local events, reflecting the values and traditions of the Big Sandy area. By prioritizing both academic growth and character development, the institution remains committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success while maintaining the supportive, small-town identity that defines the school district.
288
Total Students
36.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    275 (95.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Benton County
Phone: (731)593-3221
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
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
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 31
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 20
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 18
Gender Ratio