Scales Elementary

www.wcs.edu/elementary.asp?SchoolID=sesList=elementary

777 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Scales Elementary School, located in the prestigious suburb of Brentwood, Tennessee, is part of the highly regarded Williamson County School District. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and a supportive learning environment. It consistently maintains high performance ratings, reflecting the district's strong emphasis on student achievement, professional teaching standards, and community involvement.

Beyond its academic reputation, Scales Elementary is known for its focus on holistic student development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and fosters a collaborative culture where parents and faculty work closely together to enhance the educational experience. Its location in Brentwood provides a stable, family-oriented setting, making it a sought-after school for families moving into the greater Nashville metropolitan area who prioritize quality public education.

777

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scales Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	700
Hispanic	30
Black	9
Asian	10
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

White
700 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
30 (3.9 %)
Two or More
25 (3.2 %)
Asian
10 (1.3 %)
Black
9 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Williamson County
Phone:	(615)472-4830
Website:	http://www.wcs.edu/elementary.asp?SchoolID=sesList=elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	777
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 144