Pelham Elementary

www.pelham.grundycoschools.com/

165 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pelham Elementary School is a public PK-5 educational institution located in Pelham, Tennessee, serving as part of the Grundy County School District. Situated along Highway 50, the school functions as a foundational pillar for the local community, providing elementary instruction that emphasizes core academic development, literacy, and social growth. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that prepares young students for their transition into middle school, while maintaining a focus on the specific needs of the rural Grundy County student population.

As part of the Grundy County school system, Pelham Elementary integrates standard Tennessee state curriculum requirements with a commitment to community-based learning. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains a web presence to keep families informed about academic resources, extracurricular activities, and administrative updates. Through its focus on a holistic educational experience, Pelham Elementary strives to provide a safe and effective learning environment that promotes student achievement and personal responsibility.

165

Total Students

12.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pelham Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Two or More	4

White
161 (97.6%)
Two or More
4 (2.4%)

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:	Grundy County
Phone:	(931)467-3276
Website:	http://www.pelham.grundycoschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 11

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 14