Sam Houston Elementary

www.samhouston.us

759 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sam Houston Elementary, located in Lebanon, Tennessee, is a dedicated educational institution serving students in the Wilson County School District. Situated on Oakdale Drive, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The school emphasizes foundational skills and community involvement, striving to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school maintains a strong commitment to its mission of excellence through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational practices. By prioritizing student development and maintaining active communication with local families, Sam Houston Elementary aims to create a welcoming community atmosphere. For those seeking more specific information regarding their current academic programs, extracurricular activities, or staff directory, the school’s official website at http://www.samhouston.us serves as a primary resource for parents and community members.

759

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sam Houston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	151
Black	148
Asian	7
Two or More	78
American Indian	1

White
374 (49.3%)
Hispanic
151 (19.9%)
Black
148 (19.5%)
Two or More
78 (10.3%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Lebanon
Phone:	(615)444-7494
Website:	http://www.samhouston.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 93