What grades does Whitwell Elementary serve?

Whitwell Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Whitwell area.

Where is Whitwell Elementary located?

Whitwell Elementary is a rural school in Whitwell, TN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitwell Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitwell Elementary is 17:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Whitwell, TN?

Schools in Whitwell include Whitwell Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Whitwell area.

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Whitwell Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Whitwell, Tennessee|Marion County

Whitwell, TN 37397

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Upcoming Events

May

Tue

South Pittsburg High School GraduationEvent

7:00 p.m.

May

Tue

South Pittsburg High School GraduationEvent

7:00 p.m.

May

Thu

Whitwell High School GraduationEvent

7:00 p.m.

May

Thu

Whitwell High School GraduationEvent

7:00 p.m.

May

Fri

Marion County High School GraduationEvent

7:00 p.m.

May

Fri

Marion Virtual High School GraduationEvent

4:30 p.m.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–4

Enrollment

511

Student:Teacher

17:1

Locale

Rural

District

Marion County

Phone

(423)658-5313

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

389

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

1.09

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,468

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,036

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,581

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 48%Local 31%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.5%

Below 150% poverty line

5.8%

Unemployment rate

8.7%

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

536

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

500

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

98%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

228 (46%)

Autism

71 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

66 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

53 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

29 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

3 (1%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

482

Current enrollment

Stable(-1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, May 18, 2027

South Pittsburg High School Graduation

Event

Tue, May 18, 2027

South Pittsburg High School Graduation

Event

Thu, May 20, 2027

Whitwell High School Graduation

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, May 18, 2027	South Pittsburg High School Graduation 7:00 p.m.	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	South Pittsburg High School Graduation 7:00 p.m.	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Whitwell High School Graduation 7:00 p.m.	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Whitwell High School Graduation 7:00 p.m.	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Marion County High School Graduation 7:00 p.m.	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Marion Virtual High School Graduation 4:30 p.m.	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Marion Virtual High School Graduation 4:30 p.m.	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Marion County High School Graduation 7:00 p.m.	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whitwell Elementary

Whitwell Elementary has a total enrollment of 511 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Whitwell, TN.