Burks Elementary

Putnam County
300 Crossville ST
Monterey, TN 38574
515 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Burks Elementary School, located in Monterey, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Putnam County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for students in their formative years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, Burks Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into higher levels of schooling.

The school prides itself on maintaining strong connections with Monterey families, acting as a central hub for community engagement and student-focused activities. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on extracurricular programs. With a commitment to the "Panther" spirit, Burks Elementary focuses on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
515
Total Students
31.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    315 (61.2%)
  • Hispanic
    191 (37.1%)
  • Black
    5 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Putnam County
Phone: (931)839-7641
Website: http://www.burkspanthers.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.9
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 30
Kindergarten 57
Grade 1 80
Grade 2 73
Grade 3 69
Grade 4 69
Grade 5 64
Grade 6 73
Gender Ratio
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