Summertown Elementary

www.schools.lcss.us/ses

621 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Summertown Elementary School, located at 319 Corbin Street in Summertown, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community within the Lawrence County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future academic success while maintaining strong connections with the families and the surrounding rural community.

The school’s online presence reflects its commitment to transparency and communication, providing parents and guardians with essential resources, including school calendars, faculty contacts, and updates on district policies. As an integral part of the Lawrence County school district, Summertown Elementary balances traditional instructional methods with modern educational standards, striving to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive both socially and academically during their formative elementary years.

621

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summertown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	599
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
599 (96.5%)
Hispanic
9 (1.4%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
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:	Lawrence County
Phone:	(931)964-3614
Website:	http://www.schools.lcss.us/ses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 29

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 80