Mary Blount Elementary

131 South Old Glory RD
Maryville, TN 37801

mbes.blountk12.org

590 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Blount Elementary, located in Maryville, Tennessee, is a public school serving students within the Blount County School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and character development. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, balancing rigorous core instruction with opportunities for creative and social development.

Beyond academics, Mary Blount Elementary plays a vital role in its local neighborhood by promoting strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is typically characterized by a focus on community engagement and the holistic well-being of its students, often utilizing extracurricular programs and local resources to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and a positive school climate, Mary Blount Elementary strives to remain an integral part of the Blount County educational landscape.

590

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Blount Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	434
Hispanic	107
Black	7
Asian	10
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
434 (73.6%)
Hispanic
107 (18.1%)
Two or More
31 (5.3%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
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:	Yes
District:	Blount County
Phone:	(865)980-1430
Website:	http://mbes.blountk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 69

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 91