South Clinton Elementary

sces.clintonschools.org/

231 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

South Clinton Elementary School, located in Clinton, Tennessee, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Clinton City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects while integrating modern teaching practices, the school aims to prepare its young students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic curriculum, South Clinton Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a close partnership with local families to ensure that each child receives personalized attention and support. With its commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere, South Clinton Elementary serves as a vital resource for the families of Clinton, helping to build a solid educational base for the next generation.

231

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Clinton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	14
Asian	3
Two or More	17

White
197 (85.3%)
Two or More
17 (7.4%)
Hispanic
14 (6.1%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)

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:	Clinton
Phone:	(865)457-2684
Website:	http://sces.clintonschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 32

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 25