Roy L Waldron Elementary

125 Floyd Mayfield DR
Lavergne, TN 37086

rws.rcschools.net/

1,339 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Roy L. Waldron Elementary, located in La Vergne, Tennessee, is part of the Rutherford County School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. The school utilizes a standard curriculum aligned with state requirements, complemented by various extracurricular opportunities designed to foster both social and academic growth among its young learners.

The school maintains an active connection with its community through its website, which serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access school calendars, faculty information, and district-wide resources. By prioritizing communication and a collaborative culture, Roy L. Waldron Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school while ensuring that all children have access to the tools and instruction necessary for their individual progress.

1,339

Total Students

88.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roy L Waldron Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	631
Black	369
Asian	11
Two or More	46
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
631 (47.1 %)
Black
369 (27.6 %)
White
278 (20.8 %)
Two or More
46 (3.4 %)
Asian
11 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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:	Rutherford County
Phone:	(615)904-3785
Website:	http://rws.rcschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 60

Kindergarten 208

Grade 1 212

Grade 2 192

Grade 3 222

Grade 4 231

Grade 5 214