A.W. Spalding Elementary School

Po Box 568, Collegedale, TN, 37315-0373
Tel: (423)396-2122
Grades: PK - 5 | 270 students
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A.W. Spalding is a Christian community of learners dedicated to extraordinary accomplishments. The school seeks to inspire its learners to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly, and love God completely.

School Overview:
A.W. Spalding Elementary School
School Membership(s) General Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious Affiliation Seventh-Day Adventist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 5
Learning Programs Supported Student with mild learning differnences will be considered for admission after review of their IEP.
Year Founded 1958
Student Body
Total Students 270 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 24% (TN School Avg.: 20%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 20 students
Classroom dress code Formal
(Khaki pants/shorts, School skirt, crested polo shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,175
Tuition Notes Includes application fee, registration, and 10 months tuition at $485 per month.
% on Financial Aid 20%
Average Financial Aid Grant $600
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Mr. Tom Fogg
Admissions Associate Mrs. Melanie Engle
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Golf
Gymnastics Soccer
Tennis Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
AWS Band AWS Handbell Choir
AWS Robotics AWS String Orchestra
AWS Yearbook Club

School Notes:

  • A.W. Spalding is a co-ed PreKindergarten to 5th grade day school operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.  AWS has been located at the same place on the campus of Southern Adventist University since 1958.  AWS offers a daily Bible class along with the core curriculum which includes: Language Arts, Mathmatics, Physical Educaation, Reading, Science, Social Studies and Technology.  In addition, there are many Fine Arts choices to choose from including:  general classroom music, band (5th grade), choirs, strings, and visual arts.  AWS also has a computer lab and mobile cart for laptop computers.  AWS also runs an after school intramural program and after school child care to 6:00 p,m. Mondays to Thursdays and to 4:00 p.m. on Fridays.
    AWS is located on the campus of Southern Adventist University and enjoys a close working relationship with the university.  Students are able to interact with university professors, as well as use the various facilities on campus.

    • Profile last updated: 10/01/2012

Nearby Schools:

A.W. Spalding Elementary School
Gr. PK-5 | 0 mi. away
Collegedale Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Standifer Gap SDA School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.4 mi. away
Valley Academy
Gr. 1-12 | 2.4 mi. away
Silverdale Baptist Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 2.5 mi. away
Grace Baptist Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 2.5 mi. away

View all schools in: Collegedale, Hamilton County, Zip 37315

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