Waverly-Belmont Elementary School

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525 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Waverly-Belmont Elementary School, located in the 12th South neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee, is a cornerstone of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) system. Serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive learning environment. The school prioritizes academic excellence while placing a significant emphasis on social-emotional learning, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is highly regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of its identity within the 12th South area. Waverly-Belmont utilizes a robust curriculum supported by dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize personalized instruction and collaborative projects. By blending rigorous academic standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school creates a vibrant campus culture that reflects the values and energy of the surrounding Nashville community.

525

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waverly-Belmont Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	42
Black	184
Asian	14
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
251 (47.8%)
Black
184 (35.0%)
Hispanic
42 (8.0%)
Two or More
33 (6.3%)
Asian
14 (2.7%)
American Indian
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)800-7690
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/waverly-belmont-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waverly-Belmont Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waverly-Belmont Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	262	49.9%
Male	263	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)