Petros Joyner Elementary

School Overview
Petros Joyner Elementary School, located in the rural community of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Anderson County School District. Situated in a quiet, semi-rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of a close-knit community atmosphere. By prioritizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle school while fostering a sense of local pride and civic responsibility.

As part of the broader Anderson County school system, Petros Joyner Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to integrating modern educational standards with traditional community values. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state benchmarks, supported by educators who strive to provide personalized attention within a smaller classroom setting. Through various extracurricular activities and an emphasis on parental and community involvement, the school functions as a central hub for families in the Oliver Springs area, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and nurturing environment.
149
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Petros Joyner Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White145
Hispanic1
Black1
Two or More2
  • White
    145 (97.3%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
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: Morgan County
Phone: (423)324-8600
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 17
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Petros Joyner Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten17
Kindergarten22
Grade 114
Grade 215
Grade 315
Grade 420
Grade 56
Grade 614
Grade 714
Grade 812
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Petros Joyner Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7449.7%
Male7550.3%