Cason Lane Academy

www.casonlaneacademy.net/

844 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Cason Lane Academy, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Murfreesboro City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a diverse student body, Cason Lane emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative expression and physical education.

The academy places a strong focus on community engagement and the active involvement of parents and guardians in the educational process. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology and collaborative classroom settings, Cason Lane aims to prepare students for future academic success. The school culture is anchored in the belief that all students can learn and grow when provided with a supportive, safe, and challenging environment that encourages them to reach their full potential.

844

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cason Lane Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	169
Black	240
Asian	31
Two or More	92
American Indian	4

White
308 (36.5%)
Black
240 (28.4%)
Hispanic
169 (20.0%)
Two or More
92 (10.9%)
Asian
31 (3.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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)898-7145
Website:	http://www.casonlaneacademy.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	844
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
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 139

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 36