Central Elementary

Morgan County
1315 Knoxville HWY
Wartburg, TN 37887
529 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Central Elementary, located at 1315 Knoxville Highway in Wartburg, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Morgan County School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, Central Elementary aims to build a strong foundation for children as they progress through their formative years, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Wartburg, benefiting from the close-knit nature of the surrounding community. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Central Elementary employs a range of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage student engagement. Through the collaboration of dedicated faculty, involved parents, and local resources, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of Morgan County.
529
Total Students
30.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    501 (94.7%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.3%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.5%)
  • Black
    4 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
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: Morgan County
Phone: (423)346-6683
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
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 49
Kindergarten 101
Grade 1 102
Grade 2 96
Grade 3 91
Grade 4 90
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Petros Joyner Elementary
Morgan County
149 Students
125 Petros Joyner School RD
Oliver Springs, TN 37840 (7.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th