MCGAVOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

McGavock Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 270 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 19 teachers, McGavock Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

McGavock Elementary School, located on McGavock Pike in Nashville, is a public school serving the Donelson community as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and foundational skills for students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the MNPS district, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success while promoting a sense of community engagement.

Beyond core academics, McGavock Elementary focuses on the "whole child" by incorporating social-emotional learning and providing various school-based programs that encourage student participation. The school benefits from its location in the Donelson area, often working in tandem with the surrounding community to provide students with extracurricular opportunities and a stable, inclusive educational atmosphere. Families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular activities, or school-wide events can find updated resources and contact details through the official MNPS school portal.

For more information, contact McGavock Elementary at (615) 885-8912 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.