Walland Elementary School

wes.blountk12.org

284 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walland Elementary School is a public school located in the quiet, rural community of Walland, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Blount County School District, the school prides itself on fostering a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere where the staff emphasizes academic growth alongside the social and emotional development of every child. Its location near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains provides a unique backdrop for learning, often integrating the local natural environment into the educational experience.

The school is deeply committed to maintaining strong ties with the surrounding community, viewing parents and local partners as essential components of the student learning experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, academic programs, and community events, Walland Elementary strives to create a supportive environment that encourages students to become active, responsible citizens. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a nurturing culture, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into high school and beyond.

284

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	43
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
221 (77.8%)
Hispanic
43 (15.1%)
Black
8 (2.8%)
Two or More
8 (2.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Blount County
Phone:	(865)983-2801
Website:	http://wes.blountk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walland Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walland Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	51.1%
Male	139	48.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd