Cedar Grove Elementary

cge.rcschools.net

813 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar Grove Elementary, located at 354 Chaney Road in Smyrna, Tennessee, is a public school serving the Rutherford County School District. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in the Smyrna community, focusing on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. As part of the Rutherford County system, it adheres to district-wide standards while fostering a distinct school culture centered on student achievement and community engagement.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for families to access essential information, including academic calendars, faculty directories, and details regarding school policies and extracurricular programs. By emphasizing strong communication between educators, parents, and students, Cedar Grove Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors. Families interested in learning more about their specific curriculum offerings or upcoming school events can visit their website at http://cge.rcschools.net.

813

Total Students

64.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	376
Black	122
Asian	35
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
376 (46.2 %)
White
246 (30.3 %)
Black
122 (15.0 %)
Asian
35 (4.3 %)
Two or More
33 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)904-3777
Website:	http://cge.rcschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	813
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 19

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 148