Manley Elementary

Manley Elementary is one of the moderately sized elementary campuss in Morristown, Tennessee, part of Hamblen County, with 646 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 37% above the state mean of about 470.

Across the 18 schools in Hamblen County (10,300 students total), Manley Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Manley Elementary shows that 57% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 26% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 4% Black, 3% Pacific Islander. By comparison, Hamblen County as a whole is about 79% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

In the area at large, Hamblen County reports that median household income runs about $55,454, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Hamblen County runs 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 10,300 students), of which Manley Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is West Elementary, roughly 2.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a downtown area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count changed only slightly: 652 students in 2018 compared to 646 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 70% to 57% across the same window.

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