At a glance
Reported students
650
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
Community Elementary School: 650 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 617
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Community Elementary School
Community Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Unionville. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Bedford County Schools. NCES reports 650 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.8%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Community Elementary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.9%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bedford County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Learning Way Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
638 reported students
Liberty Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
631 reported students
Cascade Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
621 reported students
Cartwright Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
602 reported students
Thomas Magnet School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
436 reported students
Eakin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
399 reported students
Public schools near Community Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Middle School Middle · Bedford County Schools | 06–08 | 365 | under 0.1 mi |
| Community High School High · Bedford County Schools | 09–12 | 545 | 0.6 mi |
| Forrest School High · Marshall County Schools | 07–12 | 788 | 6.3 mi |
| Delk-Henson Intermediate School Middle · Marshall County Schools | 04–06 | 422 | 6.8 mi |
| Chapel Hill Elementary School Elementary · Marshall County Schools | KG–03 | 563 | 6.8 mi |
| Cartwright Elementary School Elementary · Bedford County Schools | PK–05 | 602 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Community Elementary School
What grades does Community Elementary School serve?
Community Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bedford County Schools.
How many students attend Community Elementary School?
Community Elementary School reported 650 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 617 students.
Is Community Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Community Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bedford County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Community Elementary School in?
Community Elementary School is part of Bedford County Schools, based in Shelbyville, TN, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Community Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Community Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Community High School (0.6 mi), Forrest School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.