LOCKELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lockeland Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 303 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Lockeland Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Lockeland Elementary Design Center, located in the historic East Nashville neighborhood, is a distinctive magnet school within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) system. As a design-center school, Lockeland places a strong emphasis on creative problem-solving, arts integration, and project-based learning. The school is highly regarded for its intimate, community-focused atmosphere and its commitment to fostering an environment where students are encouraged to think critically and express themselves through various artistic and academic mediums.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with hands-on exploration, often utilizing the local community as a resource for learning. Because of its reputation for academic excellence and its unique focus on design thinking, Lockeland remains one of the most sought-after elementary schools in the district. Families are drawn to its dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and the school's long-standing tradition of preparing students for success in a diverse and evolving world.

For more information, contact Lockeland Elementary at (615) 258-1330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.