Kenton Elementary School

87 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Kenton Elementary School, located at 633 North Poplar in Kenton, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Gibson County Special School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and student engagement from the early childhood years through the elementary grades.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the success of its students, emphasizing a partnership between educators, families, and the wider Kenton community. By focusing on essential core subjects and promoting a positive school culture, Kenton Elementary strives to provide a stable and enriching atmosphere where young learners can build the necessary academic and social skills to transition successfully to higher levels of education.

Total Students

6.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	4
Black	9
Two or More	4

White
70 (80.5%)
Black
9 (10.3%)
Hispanic
4 (4.6%)
Two or More
4 (4.6%)

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:	Yes
District:	Gibson Co Sp Dist
Phone:	(731)749-0007
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 18

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 7