Claxton Elementary

www.ces.acs.ac/

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Claxton Elementary School, located at 2218 Clinton Highway in Powell, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Anderson County School district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its pupils. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Claxton Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success by building a strong educational base in a community-oriented setting.

The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community collaboration, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. Through its official website, http://www.ces.acs.ac/, the school provides resources for families, including updates on academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and school policies. As a key part of the Powell area, Claxton Elementary is committed to maintaining high standards of instruction while nurturing a culture of respect, curiosity, and lifelong learning for its entire student body.

456

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Claxton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	68
Black	17
Asian	1
Two or More	27

White
343 (75.2%)
Hispanic
68 (14.9%)
Two or More
27 (5.9%)
Black
17 (3.7%)
Asian
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:	Yes
District:	Anderson County
Phone:	(865)945-2222
Website:	http://www.ces.acs.ac/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 60