Gainesboro Elementary

Gainesboro Elementary is one of the cozy primary schools in Gainesboro, Tennessee, part of Jackson County, with 345 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 3. Compared to the state average of about 470 students per school, that is 27% smaller than typical.

Across the 4 schools in Jackson County (1,389 students total), Gainesboro Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Gainesboro Elementary shows that nearly all students (93%) are White. Beyond that, the school lists 4% Hispanic. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In the broader community, Jackson County reports that median household income runs about $47,951, about 15% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 16%. Gainesboro Elementary is one of 4 public schools in Jackson County (combined enrollment of about 1,389 students).

Nearest neighbor: Jackson County High School, around 2.6 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Over the past 7-year window. Gainesboro Elementary's enrollment has changed only slightly since 2018, when it stood at 337 (now 345).

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.