Scales Elementary School

2340 St. Andrews DR
Murfreesboro, TN 37128

www.scaleselementary.net/

937 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Scales Elementary School, located at 2340 St. Andrews Drive in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a prominent public school serving students in the Murfreesboro City Schools district. As an educational institution, it is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of strong character in its students. The school is known for its active school community, which emphasizes collaboration between faculty, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure that children receive a well-rounded education.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Scales Elementary offers various programs designed to challenge students and cater to diverse learning styles. The school places a high value on technological integration, literacy, and mathematics, while also promoting enrichment through arts and physical education. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Scales Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for long-term academic success while cultivating a positive school culture where students feel empowered and engaged throughout their formative years.

937

Total Students

63.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scales Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	232
Black	184
Asian	40
Two or More	79
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
398 (42.5%)
Hispanic
232 (24.8%)
Black
184 (19.6%)
Two or More
79 (8.4%)
Asian
40 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Murfreesboro
Phone:	(615)895-5279
Website:	http://www.scaleselementary.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	937
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 147

Grade 2 163

Grade 3 170

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 177