Cason Lane Academy

www.casonlaneacademy.net/

795 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Cason Lane Academy, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Murfreesboro City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a diverse student body, Cason Lane emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative expression and physical education.

The academy places a strong focus on community engagement and the active involvement of parents and guardians in the educational process. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology and collaborative classroom settings, Cason Lane aims to prepare students for future academic success. The school culture is anchored in the belief that all students can learn and grow when provided with a supportive, safe, and challenging environment that encourages them to reach their full potential.

795

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cason Lane Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	128
Black	231
Asian	37
Two or More	79
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
314 (39.5 %)
Black
231 (29.1 %)
Hispanic
128 (16.1 %)
Two or More
79 (9.9 %)
Asian
37 (4.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Murfreesboro
Phone:	(615)898-7145
Website:	http://www.casonlaneacademy.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	795
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 33

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 114

Grade 6 48