School Overview
Gower Elementary, located in the Bellevue area of Nashville, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4 as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic growth, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment where students can develop both foundational learning skills and social-emotional intelligence. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to participate in extracurricular enrichment.

Beyond its academic programming, Gower Elementary is recognized for being a hub for its local neighborhood, fostering active engagement between teachers, students, and families. The school benefits from its location in a residential area of West Nashville, which allows it to maintain a neighborhood-school feel despite being part of a large urban district. By prioritizing character development and a well-rounded educational experience, Gower aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to intermediate and middle school settings.
631
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gower Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White277
Hispanic150
Black105
Asian48
Two or More47
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    277 (43.9%)
  • Hispanic
    150 (23.8%)
  • Black
    105 (16.6%)
  • Asian
    48 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    47 (7.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Davidson County
Phone: (615)353-2012
Website: http://schools.mnps.org/gower-elementary-school
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 56
Kindergarten 79
Grade 1 94
Grade 2 106
Grade 3 90
Grade 4 101
Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gower Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten56
Kindergarten79
Grade 194
Grade 2106
Grade 390
Grade 4101
Grade 5105
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gower Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29947.4%
Male33252.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)