JOHN PITTARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
John Pittard Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Murfreesboro school district, located in Murfreesboro, TN with about 803 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, John Pittard Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
John Pittard Elementary, located on DeJarnett Lane in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Murfreesboro City Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and holistic growth. The school is highly regarded for its community-oriented approach, focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through rigorous classroom instruction and meaningful extracurricular engagement.
The school's identity is deeply rooted in the success and well-being of its students, often highlighted by its focus on 21st-century learning skills and character development. By integrating technology into daily lessons and maintaining high expectations for behavior and citizenship, John Pittard Elementary prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, active parental involvement, and a structured learning environment, the school remains a vital pillar of the Murfreesboro community, consistently striving to provide a high-quality educational foundation for every child who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact John Pittard Elementary at (615) 396-0240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 396-0240
JOHN PITTARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Murfreesboro, TN with about 803 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Murfreesboro
- Total Students:
- 803
- Teachers:
- 52.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 803 students
- White
- 35.4%
- Black or African American
- 35.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.