Gene W. Brown Elementary

174 Imperial BLVD
Hendersonville, TN 37075

gbe.sumnerschools.org

391 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gene W. Brown Elementary School, located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is part of the Sumner County School District. The school serves a diverse population of students in grades Pre-K through 5, focusing on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. With a curriculum centered on academic excellence and character development, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, families, and students to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Gene W. Brown Elementary is known for fostering a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both social and intellectual growth. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage students, aiming to build a solid foundation for their future education. By prioritizing student well-being and consistent academic progress, the school remains a staple of the Hendersonville community, dedicated to preparing its students to become responsible and successful learners.

391

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gene W. Brown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	116
Black	31
Asian	6
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
214 (54.7%)
Hispanic
116 (29.7%)
Black
31 (7.9%)
Two or More
21 (5.4%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	No
District:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)824-8633
Website:	http://gbe.sumnerschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 57

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 69