Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nashville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nashville Elementary School's student population of 649 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nashville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashville Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2064 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
49%
25%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville Elementary School's ranking?
Nashville Elementary School is ranked #2064 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Nashville Elementary School often compared to?
Nashville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benvenue Elementary School, Coopers Elementary School, Red Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Nashville Elementary School?
649 students attend Nashville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Nashville Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nashville Elementary School?
Nashville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nashville Elementary School offer ?
Nashville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nashville Elementary School part of?
Nashville Elementary School is part of Nash County Public Schools School District.
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