Tellico Plains Elementary

121 Old High School RD
Tellico Plains, TN 37385

WWW.MONROE.K12.TN.US

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Tellico Plains Elementary School, located at 121 Old High School Road in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local Monroe County community. As part of the Monroe County School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The school plays a vital role in the small, rural community, often acting as a hub for local families and emphasizing a close-knit school culture that supports early childhood learning and foundational education.

By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s website, families can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and faculty contact details. The school aims to prepare students for their future academic careers by instilling core values and a strong work ethic. Through its commitment to the Monroe County school system’s mission, Tellico Plains Elementary focuses on providing equitable opportunities and a supportive educational environment that encourages student success both inside and outside the classroom.

357

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tellico Plains Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	8
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
335 (93.8%)
Two or More
12 (3.4%)
Hispanic
8 (2.2%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Monroe County
Phone:	(423)253-2626
Website:	http://WWW.MONROE.K12.TN.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
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 22

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 63