Andersonville Elementary

1951 Mountain RD
Andersonville, TN 37705

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Andersonville Elementary School, located in Andersonville, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Anderson County School District. Situated in a rural, scenic setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social development for its elementary-aged students. It serves as a central hub for families in the area, often prioritizing a close-knit community atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and strong connections between teachers and students.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school by providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with Tennessee state standards. Beyond core classroom instruction, Andersonville Elementary typically incorporates extracurricular activities and school-wide programs designed to enhance student engagement and build character. By combining traditional educational values with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing environment that promotes lifelong learning for all children in its district.

296

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andersonville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	12
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
279 (94.3%)
Hispanic
12 (4.1%)
Two or More
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
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:	Anderson County
Phone:	(865)494-7695
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 24

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 45