Sylvan Park Elementary School

4801 Utah Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sylvan Park 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 55-59% (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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Sylvan Park Elementary School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
450 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Sylvan Park 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 Sylvan Park Elementary School is 0.51, which is less 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)
#259 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sylvan Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sylvan Park 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.
55-59%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sylvan Park 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.
65-69%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sylvan Park 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
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
19%
21%
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White
67%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sylvan Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sylvan Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Sylvan Park 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
35%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sylvan Park 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
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sylvan Park 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 Sylvan Park Elementary School's ranking?
Sylvan Park Elementary School is ranked #259 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sylvan Park Elementary School often compared to?
Sylvan Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eakin 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sylvan Park Elementary School?
450 students attend Sylvan Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sylvan Park Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvan Park Elementary School?
Sylvan Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sylvan Park Elementary School offer ?
Sylvan Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sylvan Park Elementary School part of?
Sylvan Park Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Sylvan Park Elementary School located?
Sylvan Park Elementary School is located in the Sylvan Park neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Sylvan Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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