Hornsby Elementary

Hardeman County Schools
50 Church ST
Hornsby, TN 38044
179 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Hornsby Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Hornsby, Tennessee. As part of the Hardeman County School District, it serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development within a close-knit, localized educational environment. The school is situated in a quiet, historical area of the county, emphasizing its role as a central hub for neighborhood families.

Because of its rural setting, Hornsby Elementary typically maintains a smaller student-to-teacher ratio compared to larger urban districts, allowing for a more personalized approach to instruction. The school prioritizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development, striving to prepare its students for their transition to middle school within the county system. It serves as an essential fixture for the residents of Hornsby, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes student growth and engagement.
179
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    142 (79.3%)
  • Black
    23 (12.8%)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    4 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Hardeman County Schools
Phone: (731)658-5707
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
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 17
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 19
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bolivar Elementary
Hardeman County Schools
670 Students
445 Nuckolls RD
Bolivar, TN 38008 (9.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th