Pickwick Southside School

Hardin County
1970 Hwy 57
Counce, TN 38326
223 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Pickwick Southside School is a public elementary school located in Counce, Tennessee, serving as part of the Hardin County School District. Situated near the Pickwick Lake area, the school provides educational services for students in the early grade levels. Its curriculum is designed to foster fundamental academic growth while maintaining a community-focused environment that reflects the values of the surrounding Hardin County area.

The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and preparation for future academic success. By utilizing resources provided by the district, Pickwick Southside aims to create a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both personal development and scholastic achievement. Through its digital presence and local community involvement, the school functions as a central educational hub for families living in and around the Counce community.
223
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    202 (90.6%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (4.0%)
  • Black
    4 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.8%)
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: Hardin County
Phone: (731)689-5185
Website: http://www.hardin.k12.tn.us/Southside/index.htm
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
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 20
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 25
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 19
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Michie Elementary
McNairy County
342 Students
6418 Hwy 57 East
Michie, TN 38357 (5.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th