Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carter-lawrence 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carter Lawrence Elementary Magnet serves the southern part of its school district in Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families reside within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carter-lawrence Elementary School's student population of 227 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
20 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carter-lawrence 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 Carter-lawrence Elementary School is 0.24, which is less 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
#1372 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
87%
20%
White
4%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter-lawrence Elementary School's ranking?
Carter-lawrence Elementary School is ranked #1372 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Carter-lawrence Elementary School?
227 students attend Carter-lawrence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Carter-lawrence Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Carter-lawrence Elementary School offer ?
Carter-lawrence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter-lawrence Elementary School part of?
Carter-lawrence Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Carter-lawrence Elementary School located?
Carter-lawrence Elementary School is located in the Edgehill neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Edgehill.
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