OVERALL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Overall Creek Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Murfreesboro school district, located in Murfreesboro, TN with about 1,020 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 55 teachers, Overall Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Overall Creek Elementary, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a prominent public school serving students in the Rutherford County School district. Established to accommodate the rapid growth of the local community, the school emphasizes a modern approach to education, focusing on building a strong foundation in core academic subjects while fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and its commitment to utilizing technology to enhance the classroom experience, ensuring that students are prepared for the demands of 21st-century learning.
Beyond academics, Overall Creek Elementary places a high value on community engagement and character development. The school frequently hosts events to involve parents and local families, striving to create a welcoming "neighborhood school" atmosphere. With a robust curriculum that includes arts, physical education, and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to support the "whole child," encouraging students to develop both their intellectual abilities and their social-emotional skills in a supportive, high-achieving setting.
For more information, contact Overall Creek Elementary at (615) 624-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 624-5500
OVERALL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Murfreesboro, TN with about 1,020 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Murfreesboro
- Total Students:
- 1,020
- Teachers:
- 55.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,020 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OVERALL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.9%
- Black or African American
- 14.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.