Willow Brook Elementary

411 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Willow Brook Elementary is a public school located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Oak Ridge School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It emphasizes the development of foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure that students grow both intellectually and personally.

The school is deeply integrated into the unique, historic community of Oak Ridge, often leveraging the area's rich scientific and technological heritage to enhance its curriculum. Willow Brook prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community, creating a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and inclusivity. With its focus on rigorous academics paired with a nurturing approach, Willow Brook Elementary serves as a cornerstone for early education in the Oak Ridge area.

411

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Brook Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	82
Black	45
Asian	3
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
228 (55.5%)
Hispanic
82 (20.0%)
Two or More
51 (12.4%)
Black
45 (10.9%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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:	Oak Ridge
Phone:	(865)425-3201
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
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 72

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 89