Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School

229 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Pegram Elementary School, located in the small, tight-knit community of Pegram, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational anchor for families in the Cheatham County School District. As a rural-suburban school, it is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators, students, and parents often work closely together. The school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while nurturing the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Pegram Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a safe and engaging learning environment. The school typically hosts various extracurricular activities and community-focused events that reflect the values of the surrounding area. Its location on Dogwood Lane places it at the heart of the community, making it a central hub for local families who prioritize a personalized and accessible educational experience for their children.

229

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	8
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
201 (87.8 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.5 %)
Two or More
8 (3.5 %)
Black
6 (2.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Cheatham County
Phone:	(615)646-6637
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 28

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 39