Gleason School

Weakley County
92-99 State Championship DR
Gleason, TN 38229
393 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Gleason School, located in Gleason, Tennessee, serves as a central pillar of the Weakley County School District. As a K-12 institution, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, community engagement, and character development. Its unique address, "State Championship Drive," reflects the school's long-standing pride in its athletic programs and its commitment to fostering a competitive yet supportive spirit among its student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Gleason School is known for its close-knit, small-town atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention for their students. The school plays an integral role in the social fabric of the Gleason community, regularly hosting extracurricular activities, sports events, and academic programs that bring families and residents together. By blending traditional instructional values with modern resources, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining the traditions of the local community.
393
Total Students
34.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    373 (94.9%)
  • Black
    9 (2.3%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Weakley County
Phone: (731)648-5351
Website: http://www.gs.weakleyschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
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 11
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 32
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 37
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 35
Grade 9 31
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 18
Gender Ratio