North Elementary

nes.grundycoschools.com/

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

North Elementary School is located in Altamont, Tennessee, serving as a primary educational facility for the local Grundy County community. Situated on Main Street, the school provides foundational instruction for elementary-aged students, acting as a central hub for childhood development in this rural Tennessee town. As part of the Grundy County School District, it focuses on delivering a core curriculum designed to prepare students for their subsequent academic years in middle and high school.

The school reflects the close-knit, small-town atmosphere characteristic of the Altamont region. By fostering a supportive environment, North Elementary works to meet the specific academic and social needs of its student body while maintaining strong connections with local families. It remains a vital institution for residents in the 37301 area, emphasizing community involvement and the educational growth of its youngest citizens.

385

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	6

White
367 (95.3%)
Hispanic
7 (1.8%)
Two or More
6 (1.6%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
Black
1 (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:	Yes
District:	Grundy County
Phone:	(931)692-3710
Website:	http://nes.grundycoschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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 35

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 32