American Classical Academy Rutherford in La Vergne, Tennessee on DonorsChoose

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American Classical Academy Rutherford is a public school in La Vergne, Tennessee that is part of Rutherford County School District. It serves 150 students in grades K - 12. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 12

150 Students

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2 Ingram Blvd

La Vergne, TN 37086 View local requests

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American Classical Academy Rutherford Demographics

15%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

45%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

American Classical Academy Rutherford Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 11, 2026

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