Lakeview Elementary

schools.mnps.org/lakeview-elementary-design-center

675 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lakeview Elementary, located at 455 Rural Hill Road in Nashville, TN, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. As a "Design Center," the school distinguishes itself by focusing on a curriculum that integrates project-based learning and creative problem-solving. This model encourages students to move beyond traditional rote memorization, instead fostering an environment where they can apply academic concepts to real-world scenarios through design thinking and collaborative innovation.

The school serves a diverse student body and prides itself on creating a community-oriented atmosphere that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential life skills. By leveraging its designation as a design center, Lakeview Elementary aims to equip its students with the critical thinking, communication, and technical skills necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape. The faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction to ensure that every student is supported in their individual learning journey, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

675

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeview Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	397
Black	162
Asian	12
Two or More	10

Hispanic
397 (58.8%)
Black
162 (24.0%)
White
94 (13.9%)
Asian
12 (1.8%)
Two or More
10 (1.5%)

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:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)360-2912
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/lakeview-elementary-design-center
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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 97

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 78