Eakin Elementary School

2500 Fairfax Ave
Nashville, TN 37212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eakin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eakin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Eakin Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
524 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Eakin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eakin Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#292 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-44%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eakin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eakin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Eakin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
35%
21%
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White
44%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Eakin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eakin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eakin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eakin Elementary School's ranking?
Eakin Elementary School is ranked #292 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Eakin Elementary School often compared to?
Eakin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sylvan Park Elementary School, Waverly-belmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Eakin Elementary School?
524 students attend Eakin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Eakin Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eakin Elementary School?
Eakin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eakin Elementary School offer ?
Eakin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eakin Elementary School part of?
Eakin Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Eakin Elementary School located?
Eakin Elementary School is located in the Hillsboro West End neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Hillsboro West End.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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