What grades does South Fentress Elementary School serve?

South Fentress Elementary School is a Primary school serving students in Grimsley, TN. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is South Fentress Elementary School located?

South Fentress Elementary School is located at Grimsley, TN in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fentress Elementary School?

South Fentress Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1.

What schools are in Grimsley, TN?

Grimsley, TN is served by the local school district. South Fentress Elementary School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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South Fentress Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Grimsley, Tennessee|Fentress County

Grimsley, TN 38565

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Aug

Tue

Fair Day - No SchoolEvent

Aug

Tue

Fair Day - No SchoolEvent

Sep

Mon

No School - Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

No School - Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Thu

No Ball Games May Be ScheduledEvent

Sep

Thu

No Ball Games May Be ScheduledEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

595

Student:Teacher

18.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

Fentress County

Phone

(931)863-3131

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

3 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.2:1

Near average in TN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

585

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,594

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,389

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,209

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 28%State 53%Local 19%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

33.1%

Below 150% poverty line

5.2%

Unemployment rate

8.6%

Uninsured residents

19.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

381

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

339

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

57%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

101 (30%)

Specific Learning Disability

75 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

35 (10%)

Autism

31 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

23 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

7 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

561

Current enrollment

Declining(-10% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Fair Day - No School

Event

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Fair Day - No School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

No School - Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	No Ball Games May Be Scheduled	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	No Ball Games May Be Scheduled	Event	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	YAI Homecoming - Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	YAI Homecoming - Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Volley Ball Tournament @YES Fentress County Middle School Volleyball TournamentOne Night Tournament- Thursday, September 24, 2026Start at 6:00 pmSet 1 - 2 Seed plays 3 Seed (best of 3 games) 30-45 minutes approximatelySet 2 - 1 Seed plays 4 Seed (best of 3 games) 30-45 minutes approximatelySet 3 - Championship - One Championship Team Trophy (no individual trophies) - Best of 3 games determines the winner.  10 minute intermission/warm up between Set 1 and Set 2.10 minute intermission between Set 2 and Championship	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Volley Ball Tournament @YES Fentress County Middle School Volleyball TournamentOne Night Tournament- Thursday, September 24, 2026Start at 6:00 pmSet 1 - 2 Seed plays 3 Seed (best of 3 games) 30-45 minutes approximatelySet 2 - 1 Seed plays 4 Seed (best of 3 games) 30-45 minutes approximatelySet 3 - Championship - One Championship Team Trophy (no individual trophies) - Best of 3 games determines the winner.  10 minute intermission/warm up between Set 1 and Set 2.10 minute intermission between Set 2 and Championship	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	45th Day - End of 1st Nine Weeks	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	45th Day - End of 1st Nine Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break - No School	Break	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	No Ball Games Scheduled	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	No Ball Games Scheduled	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	No Ball Games Scheduled	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	No Ball Games Scheduled	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	No School- Election Day	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	No School- Election Day	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No School - Veteran's Day	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No School - Veteran's Day	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving - No School	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving - No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of 2nd Nine Weeks	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Semester 1 - 85 Days	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Semester 1 - 85 Days	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of 2nd Nine Weeks	Event	—
Sun, Dec 20, 2026	Christmas Break - No School	Break	—
Sun, Dec 20, 2026	Christmas Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No Students	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Administrative Day	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Administrative Day	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No Students	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return - Day 86	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return - Day 86	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School- MLK Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School- MLK Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	No Ball Games	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	No Ball Games	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School - President's Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School - President's Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of 3rd Nine Weeks - 47 days	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of 3rd Nine Weeks - 47 days	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	No Ball Games	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	No Ball Games	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	No Ball Games	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday - No School	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday - No School	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	YAI Graduation	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	YAI Graduation	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	CHS Graduation	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	CHS Graduation	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Elementary Graduations	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Elementary Graduations	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Elementary Graduations	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Elementary Graduations	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Day 179 - Last Full Day of School	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Day 179 - Last Full Day of School	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Admin Day - No Students	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Admin Day - No Students	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School - Short- Day 180	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	48 Days 4th Nine Weeks	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	48 Days 4th Nine Weeks	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School - Short- Day 180	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Fentress Elementary School

South Fentress Elementary School currently enrolls 595 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in TN.