Erma Siegel Elementary

135 W Thompson LN
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

www.siegelelementary.net/

867 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Erma Siegel Elementary School, located on West Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a prominent public school serving students in the Murfreesboro City Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. With a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, the school emphasizes both core academic subjects and the development of essential social and emotional skills, aiming to prepare young learners for future success in their educational journeys.

Beyond its academic focus, Erma Siegel Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and active parental involvement. The school maintains a welcoming atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively to provide enriching extracurricular opportunities and a safe campus culture. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the school strives to maintain high standards of instruction while encouraging students to become curious, responsible, and engaged members of the Murfreesboro community.

867

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Erma Siegel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	524
Hispanic	94
Black	151
Asian	39
Two or More	59

White
524 (60.4%)
Black
151 (17.4%)
Hispanic
94 (10.8%)
Two or More
59 (6.8%)
Asian
39 (4.5%)

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:	Murfreesboro
Phone:	(615)904-1002
Website:	http://www.siegelelementary.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	867
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 38

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 166

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 140