WAVERLY-BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Waverly-Belmont Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 480 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 33 teachers, Waverly-Belmont Elementary School 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.

Waverly-Belmont Elementary School, located in the 12th South neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee, is a cornerstone of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) system. Serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive learning environment. The school prioritizes academic excellence while placing a significant emphasis on social-emotional learning, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is highly regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of its identity within the 12th South area. Waverly-Belmont utilizes a robust curriculum supported by dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize personalized instruction and collaborative projects. By blending rigorous academic standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school creates a vibrant campus culture that reflects the values and energy of the surrounding Nashville community.

For more information, contact Waverly-Belmont Elementary School at (615) 800-7690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2301 10th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37204
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WAVERLY-BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nashville, TN with about 480 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Davidson County
Total Students:
480
Teachers:
33.1
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 480 students

Black or African American
47.9%
White
41.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%

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.