York Elementary

www.fentress.k12tn.net

467 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

York Elementary School, located at 218 School Avenue in Jamestown, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fentress County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students in the Jamestown community. The school emphasizes foundational learning skills while promoting a supportive environment that encourages student growth and engagement.

Operated under the guidance of the Fentress County Board of Education, the school benefits from the district's broader mission to prepare students for academic success and lifelong learning. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and administrative policies by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.fentress.k12tn.net. Through its dedicated staff and community partnerships, York Elementary strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for the children of Jamestown.

467

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for York Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	21
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	5

White
437 (93.6%)
Hispanic
21 (4.5%)
Two or More
5 (1.1%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
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)879-5832
Website:	http://www.fentress.k12tn.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 67

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 38