Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cole 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 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cole Elementary School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
56 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jul 30, 2026
School Rankings
Cole 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 Cole Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1471 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
71%
15%
Black
8%
21%
White
11%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cole Elementary School's ranking?
Cole Elementary School is ranked #1471 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cole Elementary School often compared to?
Cole Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cockrill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cole Elementary School?
780 students attend Cole Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cole Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cole Elementary School offer ?
Cole Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cole Elementary School part of?
Cole Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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