GOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gower Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 637 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Gower Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact Gower Elementary at (615) 353-2012 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
GOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Nashville, TN with about 637 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Davidson County
- Total Students:
- 637
- Teachers:
- 36.8
- 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 637 students
- White
- 56.5%
- Black or African American
- 19.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.3%
- Asian
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.