Old Center Elementary

1245 Dickerson Pike South
Goodlettsville, TN 37072

schools.mnps.org/old-center-elementary-school

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Old Center Elementary School, located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, is part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. Serving students in the northern Davidson County area, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing foundational academic skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating social-emotional learning to support the "whole child."

As a neighborhood school, Old Center Elementary prioritizes community involvement and family engagement to enhance the student experience. The school aims to prepare its students for future academic success by utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational tools. By partnering with parents and local stakeholders, the school strives to maintain a culture of excellence and high expectations, ensuring that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in their educational journey.

361

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old Center Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	122
Black	170
Asian	4
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

Black
170 (47.1 %)
Hispanic
122 (33.8 %)
White
55 (15.2 %)
Two or More
9 (2.5 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)859-8968
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/old-center-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 39

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Old Center Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Old Center Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	50.4%
Male	179	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)