Pelham Elementary

Pelham Elementary is a public elementary school in Pelham, TN, part of the Grundy County. The school serves approximately 180 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 88.3th percentile among TN schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 33% proficiency in math, 6 points below the state average and 27% in reading/language arts, 14 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $60,050, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 180 students, Pelham Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Pelham Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.