Byrns Darden Elementary

byrnsdardenelem.cmcss.net

536 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Byrns Darden Elementary School is a public school located in Clarksville, Tennessee, serving students within the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS). Situated on E Street, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and operates with a mission to foster academic growth, personal responsibility, and a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. As part of the CMCSS district, the school adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while utilizing modern instructional strategies to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core academics like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development. Byrns Darden is known for maintaining a focused classroom atmosphere and providing various resources to support students, including extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to strengthen the partnership between families and faculty. For parents and community members interested in the latest school news, upcoming events, or specific curriculum details, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for updates and communication.

536

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byrns Darden Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	123
Black	154
Asian	1
Two or More	71
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
183 (34.1 %)
Black
154 (28.7 %)
Hispanic
123 (22.9 %)
Two or More
71 (13.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(931)648-5615
Website:	http://byrnsdardenelem.cmcss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 51

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Byrns Darden Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Byrns Darden Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	45.1%
Male	294	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)