South Fentress Elementary School

Fentress County
5018 Wilder RD
Grimsley, TN 38565
561 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
South Fentress Elementary School, located in Grimsley, Tennessee, is a dedicated educational institution serving the local community within the Fentress County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere.

As part of the Fentress County school system, the school works to integrate state educational standards with the specific needs of its rural student population. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, calendars, and updates regarding school policies and events. South Fentress Elementary remains a central hub for the Grimsley area, striving to ensure that each student receives the guidance and instruction necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
561
Total Students
32.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    520 (92.7%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (4.8%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.6%)
  • Black
    4 (0.7%)
  • 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: Fentress County
Phone: (931)863-3131
Website: http://www.fentress.k12tn.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
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 39
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 70
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 50
Grade 5 52
Grade 6 78
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 58
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wilson Elementary
Overton County
185 Students
2210 Hanging Limb HWY
Crawford, TN 38554 (9.7 miles away)
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