Homestead Elementary School

As a roomy elementary campus in Crossville, Tennessee, Homestead Elementary School works with 737 students from grades pre-K through 8, part of Cumberland County. Compared to the state average of about 470 students per school, that is 57% bigger than typical.

Across the 12 schools in Cumberland County (6,970 students total), Homestead Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Homestead Elementary School logs that nearly all students (92%) are White. Other groups include 7% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Cumberland County as a whole.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Cumberland County put the typical household earns roughly $60,375 per year, about 19% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Across Cumberland County's 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,970 students), Homestead Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Glenn Martin Elementary, roughly 3.9 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 6 other public schools cluster around Homestead Elementary School.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Homestead Elementary School has shrank 3%, going from 758 students in 2018 to 737 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Homestead Elementary School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.