Brighton Elementary

1201 Old Highway 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011

709 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brighton Elementary School, located at 1201 Old Highway 51 South in Brighton, Tennessee, is a primary educational institution serving the Tipton County community. As part of the Tipton County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students during their foundational years. It serves as a central hub for families in the Brighton area, emphasizing a commitment to early childhood development and the preparation of students for future academic success.

The school’s official website, located at http://www.tipton-county.com/bes, provides parents and community members with essential resources, including school calendars, faculty information, and updates on district-wide policies. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, Brighton Elementary strives to maintain a standard of excellence that reflects the values and educational goals of the Tipton County school system. The school remains an integral part of the local community, focusing on building a strong educational base for the children of Brighton.

709

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brighton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	571
Hispanic	27
Black	64
Asian	3
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
571 (80.5%)
Black
64 (9.0%)
Two or More
41 (5.8%)
Hispanic
27 (3.8%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	No
District:	Tipton County
Phone:	(901)837-5860
Website:	http://www.tipton-county.com/bes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 30

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 114