At a glance
Reported students
867
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
832
Erma Siegel Elementary School: 867 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 748
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47.34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Erma Siegel Elementary School
Erma Siegel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Murfreesboro. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Murfreesboro City Schools. NCES reports 867 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.4%) and Black (17.4%). English learners represent 3.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Erma Siegel Elementary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.4%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black17.4%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Murfreesboro City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Black Fox Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
889 reported students
Cason Lane Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–06
844 reported students
John Pittard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
832 reported students
Scales Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
937 reported students
Overall Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
937 reported students
Salem Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
946 reported students
Public schools near Erma Siegel Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Elementary School Elementary · Murfreesboro City Schools | PK–06 | 711 | 2.4 mi |
| John Pittard Elementary School Elementary · Murfreesboro City Schools | PK–06 | 832 | 2.4 mi |
| Walter Hill Elementary School Elementary · Rutherford County Schools | PK–05 | 615 | 3.1 mi |
| Mitchell-Neilson Elementary School Elementary · Murfreesboro City Schools | PK–06 | 619 | 3.3 mi |
| Reeves-Rogers Elementary School Elementary · Murfreesboro City Schools | KG–05 | 378 | 4.1 mi |
| Homer Pittard Campus School Elementary · Rutherford County Schools | KG–05 | 240 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Erma Siegel Elementary School
What grades does Erma Siegel Elementary School serve?
Erma Siegel Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Murfreesboro City Schools.
How many students attend Erma Siegel Elementary School?
Erma Siegel Elementary School reported 867 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 748 students.
Is Erma Siegel Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Erma Siegel Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Murfreesboro City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Erma Siegel Elementary School in?
Erma Siegel Elementary School is part of Murfreesboro City Schools, based in Murfreesboro, TN, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Erma Siegel Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northfield Elementary School (2.4 mi), John Pittard Elementary School (2.4 mi), Walter Hill Elementary School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.