Briceville Elementary

96 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Briceville Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the historic coal-mining community of Briceville, Tennessee. Serving students in Anderson County, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, acting as a central hub for families in the area. The school is known for its close-knit, supportive environment where educators focus on individualized attention and fostering strong relationships with both students and their families.

Academically, Briceville Elementary strives to provide a solid foundation in core subjects while often engaging students through place-based learning that reflects the unique history and geography of the Appalachian region. Because of its size, the school cultivates a "family-like" atmosphere, allowing staff to monitor student progress closely. While the school faces the common challenges associated with rural education—such as limited resources—it remains a vital anchor for the community, emphasizing character development and academic growth in a quiet, dedicated setting.

Total Students

9.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Briceville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
94 (97.9%)
Two or More
1 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (1.0%)

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)426-2289
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
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 8

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 9