Washburn School

Grainger County
7925 Hwy 131
Washburn, TN 37888
477 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Washburn School, located in the rural community of Washburn, Tennessee, is a K-12 public institution serving as a cornerstone of the Grainger County school system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where students can progress from elementary through high school under the guidance of a unified faculty and staff. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while emphasizing academic growth, character development, and preparation for post-secondary success.

As a community-focused school, Washburn emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and local residents. Beyond its core academic programs, the school encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and athletics, which help cultivate school spirit and community pride. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Washburn School aims to provide its students with the personalized attention necessary to navigate their educational journey and become productive members of the Grainger County community.
477
Total Students
38.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    462 (96.9%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (2.7%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
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: Grainger County
Phone: (865)497-2557
Website: http://washburn.grainger.k12.tn.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
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 20
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 39
Grade 7 37
Grade 8 28
Grade 9 48
Grade 10 29
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 37
Gender Ratio