Brown's Chapel Elementary School

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1,002 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brown’s Chapel Elementary School, located on Baker Road in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a prominent part of the Rutherford County School District. Serving a growing suburban community, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic foundation for students in the elementary grade levels. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Brown’s Chapel Elementary emphasizes community engagement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes its official website to maintain transparency and communication, offering resources for parents regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a supportive school culture, Brown’s Chapel strives to be a central pillar for student success within the Murfreesboro area.

1,002

Total Students

48.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brown's Chapel Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	518
Hispanic	215
Black	163
Asian	46
Two or More	56
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
518 (51.7%)
Hispanic
215 (21.5%)
Black
163 (16.3%)
Two or More
56 (5.6%)
Asian
46 (4.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)904-6755
Website:	http://bce.rcschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,002
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
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 46

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 186

Grade 3 157

Grade 4 161

Grade 5 178