Scales Elementary School
Reported Enrollment
1,049
students
District
Murfreesboro
County Context Score
57/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2340 St. Andrews DR, Murfreesboro, TN, 37128
School District
Murfreesboro
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 470315002073
- District ID
- 4703150
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
KG–6
Primary · Regular
Enrollment
1,049 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Scales Elementary School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Rutherford County has 64 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 13 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Scales Elementary School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- KG–6 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Scales Elementary School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Murfreesboro.
1,049 students
Scales Elementary School reports 1,049 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 37 other primary schools in Rutherford County with enrollment data, 33 report fewer students and 4 report more. The peer median is 727 students.
38 primary schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 733 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
13 district schools
Murfreesboro lists 13 primary schools in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
13
Middle
0
High
0
Other
0
Nearby context inside Murfreesboro
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School Profile FAQ
Is Scales Elementary School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Murfreesboro.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Scales Elementary School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Scales Elementary School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Scales Elementary School with nearby schools?
Scales Elementary School should be compared with 38 primary schools in Rutherford County, plus other schools in Murfreesboro. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Scales Elementary School?
Before using Scales Elementary School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Murfreesboro.
Part of Murfreesboro
Scales Elementary School is one of 13 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 9,408 students across 13 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
13
Reported Enrollment
9,408
13 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Erma Siegel ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Discovery SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Hobgood ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Mitchell-Neilson ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- John Pittard ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Northfield ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Black Fox ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Reeves-Rogers ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Overall Creek ElementaryKG–6 · PrimaryProfile
Similar Schools
Blackman Elementary School
Salem Elementary School
Overall Creek Elementary
Barfield Elementary
Rocky Fork Elementary School
Rutherford County Schools
County Context Score
57/100
County-level composite across 64 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.