New Prospect Elementary

www.schools.lcss.us/npes

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

New Prospect Elementary, located on Pulaski Highway in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, is a dedicated member of the Lawrence County School System. The school serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on providing a supportive environment where young students can develop essential academic and social skills. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, the school emphasizes a commitment to student growth and the establishment of a strong educational base for its pupils in the Lawrenceburg area.

The school’s digital presence highlights its role as a resource-rich environment designed to keep parents and the community informed about school events, academic standards, and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-focused elementary school, New Prospect prioritizes the holistic development of its students, ensuring that they are prepared for the transition to middle school. Through its structured curriculum and engagement with local stakeholders, the school continues to play a vital role in upholding the educational standards of the Lawrence County school district.

417

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Prospect Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	6
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
398 (95.4%)
Black
7 (1.7%)
Hispanic
6 (1.4%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Lawrence County
Phone:	(931)762-2934
Website:	http://www.schools.lcss.us/npes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 22

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 48