The mission of West
Carroll Elementary School is to provide a safe, positive environment
where educational experiences promote responsible citizens and life-long
learners.
About The School
West Carroll Elementary School is located in Trezevant and has a
student population of approximately 320 students. Most grades have four
sections and all classes meet the pupil teacher ratio established by the
state of Tennessee of 1:20 for third grade and 1:25 for grades 4-6.
The original building was opened in the mid-1950’s as Trezevant
Elementary School. The facility has been expanded twice since that time
in 1989 and again in 1998. Today, the building includes the following:
18 classrooms, bandroom, computer lab, cafeteria, fully-equipped media
center, and a separate PE facility. Guidance, library, art, music/band,
and PE are available to all students. West Carroll Elementary is a Title
1 school-wide school. Computer assisted instruction is provided to
students in reading and math. Reading is encouraged through the
Accelerated Reading Program. Services for students with special needs
are provided through the special education program. Students are
required to complete the state mandated TCAP Achievement Test in the
spring each year. Students in grade 5 complete the state mandated
writing assessment in February. West Carroll Elementary is accredited by
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
