School Overview
Gower Elementary, located in the Bellevue area of Nashville, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4 as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic growth, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment where students can develop both foundational learning skills and social-emotional intelligence. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to participate in extracurricular enrichment.

Beyond its academic programming, Gower Elementary is recognized for being a hub for its local neighborhood, fostering active engagement between teachers, students, and families. The school benefits from its location in a residential area of West Nashville, which allows it to maintain a neighborhood-school feel despite being part of a large urban district. By prioritizing character development and a well-rounded educational experience, Gower aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to intermediate and middle school settings.
603
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gower Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White287
Hispanic119
Black108
Asian43
Two or More45
American Indian1
  • White
    287 (47.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    119 (19.7 %)
  • Black
    108 (17.9 %)
  • Two or More
    45 (7.5 %)
  • Asian
    43 (7.1 %)
  • 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: No
District: Davidson County
Phone: (615)353-2012
Website: http://schools.mnps.org/gower-elementary-school
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 48
Kindergarten 111
Grade 1 104
Grade 2 85
Grade 3 100
Grade 4 84
Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gower Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten48
Kindergarten111
Grade 1104
Grade 285
Grade 3100
Grade 484
Grade 571
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gower Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28346.9%
Male32053.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)