Austin Peay Elementary School

593 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Austin Peay Elementary School, located at 474 Academic Drive in Covington, Tennessee, is a primary educational institution serving the Tipton County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students. It focuses on foundational academic development, providing a curriculum designed to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active involvement from parents and the broader Covington community. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Austin Peay Elementary aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to be productive members of their community. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, faculty, or upcoming academic calendars, the school maintains an official web presence through the Tipton County School District portal.

593

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Austin Peay Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	14
Black	145
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
414 (69.8%)
Black
145 (24.5%)
Two or More
19 (3.2%)
Hispanic
14 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)475-5121
Website:	http://www.tipton-county.com/aes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 178

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 68