Copper Basin Elementary School

Polk County
206 Cougar DR
Copperhill, TN 37317
321 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Copper Basin Elementary School is a public school located in Copperhill, Tennessee, serving as part of the Polk County School District. Situated in the scenic mountain region of the state, the school provides educational services to students in the local community, emphasizing foundational learning and academic development within a rural setting. As a key institution in Copperhill, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and engagement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Polk County School District, which strives to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic programs, administrative announcements, and events by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.polkcountyschools.com/. The school serves as a central hub for the area’s younger learners, playing an essential role in the educational infrastructure of the Copper Basin region.
321
Total Students
20.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    307 (95.6%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
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: Polk County
Phone: (423)496-3271
Website: http://www.polk-schools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
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 40
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 55
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 34
Grade 6 37
Gender Ratio
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