Explore Community School

www.explorecommunityschool.com

Charter School 535 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

Explore Community School, located in the East Nashville neighborhood, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school is built on a philosophy of "community-centered learning," emphasizing the idea that education should extend beyond the classroom to include partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood. By fostering a collaborative environment, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and strong character, encouraging students to become active, empathetic, and engaged citizens.

Academically, Explore Community School focuses on a rigorous, project-based curriculum designed to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The school places a high value on social-emotional learning, ensuring that students feel supported and empowered within a diverse and inclusive environment. With a mission rooted in equity, the school strives to close opportunity gaps, ensuring that every student receives a personalized education that prepares them for success in high school and beyond.

535

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Explore Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	29
Black	314
Asian	1
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
314 (58.7 %)
White
154 (28.8 %)
Two or More
33 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
29 (5.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)784-8222
Website:	http://www.explorecommunityschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Explore Community School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	74
Grade 7	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Explore Community School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	263	49.2%
Male	272	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)