Serving 840 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. Z. Kelley 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 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A. Z. Kelley Elementary serves the southeast part of Antioch, TN, covering an area of approximately 10.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
A. Z. Kelley Elementary School's student population of 840 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
840 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
‘Every Student Known’
School Rankings
A. Z. Kelley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. Z. Kelley Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
33%
16%
Black
37%
20%
White
14%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. Z. Kelley Elementary School's ranking?
A. Z. Kelley Elementary School is ranked #1170 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are A. Z. Kelley Elementary School often compared to?
A. Z. Kelley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry C. Maxwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend A. Z. Kelley Elementary School?
840 students attend A. Z. Kelley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of A. Z. Kelley Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does A. Z. Kelley Elementary School offer ?
A. Z. Kelley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A. Z. Kelley Elementary School part of?
A. Z. Kelley Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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