Rock Springs Elementary

rse.rcschools.net/

1,193 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rock Springs Elementary School is a public school located in La Vergne, Tennessee, serving students within the Rutherford County School district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal character development. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and the community to stay informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on community involvement and collaborative teaching, Rock Springs Elementary strives to create a partnership between educators and families to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to thrive in a safe and inclusive classroom setting.

1,193

Total Students

73.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	297
Black	232
Asian	125
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
475 (39.8%)
Hispanic
297 (24.9%)
Black
232 (19.4%)
Asian
125 (10.5%)
Two or More
59 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutherford County
Phone:	(615)904-3820
Website:	http://rse.rcschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 188

Grade 1 165

Grade 2 191

Grade 3 213

Grade 4 217

Grade 5 199