John Hay Elementary

www.hcboe.net/Main/School/JH/JHHomePage

269 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Hay Elementary School, located at 501 Brittain Court in Morristown, Tennessee, is part of the Hamblen County Department of Education. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students. It maintains a commitment to academic growth, social development, and creating a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their future transitions into middle school.

As a member of the Hamblen County school system, John Hay Elementary emphasizes a structured curriculum that aligns with state educational standards. The school’s online presence serves as a resource for parents and families, offering updates on school events, academic calendars, and administrative information. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, students, and parents, John Hay strives to be a central part of the community’s educational landscape.

269

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Hay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	96
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	4

White
143 (53.2%)
Hispanic
96 (35.7%)
Two or More
18 (6.7%)
Black
5 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)

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:	Yes
District:	Hamblen County
Phone:	(423)586-1080
Website:	http://www.hcboe.net/Main/School/JH/JHHomePage
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Hay Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Hay Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	46.5%
Male	144	53.5%

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