Harpeth Valley Elementary School

7840 Learning Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Harpeth Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 608 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10% in TN
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Harpeth Valley Elementary School's student population of 608 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
608 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Harpeth Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harpeth Valley Elementary School is 0.48, 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)
#142 out of 1721 schools
(Top 10%)
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47%
28%
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52%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
71%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harpeth Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Harpeth Valley Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Harpeth Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Harpeth Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gower Elementary School, Westmeade Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Harpeth Valley Elementary School?
608 students attend Harpeth Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Harpeth Valley Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harpeth Valley Elementary School?
Harpeth Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harpeth Valley Elementary School offer ?
Harpeth Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Harpeth Valley Elementary School part of?
Harpeth Valley Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 608 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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