Park Avenue Elementary School

3703 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Park Avenue Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Park Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Avenue Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1496 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
28%
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10-14%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park Avenue 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
82%
21%
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White
7%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart display the diversity score of Park Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Park Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1496 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Park Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Park Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Napier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
335 students attend Park Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Park Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Park Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Park Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Park Avenue Elementary School part of?
Park Avenue Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.

School Reviews

5   2/2/2021
This is the best school and teachers in Nashville keep up the good work. Five stars
- Posted by Parent - Grand mother
5   9/1/2010
I feel that they restrict the parents .. I have the right to walk my children to their class. However they do not want you to walk your child to class.. I believe the parent should be the one to decide when their child is ready to walk on their own
- Posted by Parent - notha

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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