Serving 843 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Donelson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Donelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Donelson Elementary School's student population of 843 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
843 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
57 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Motto
Dedicated to Excellence for Students
School Rankings
Donelson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donelson Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#50 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donelson Elementary School's ranking?
Donelson Elementary School is ranked #50 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Donelson Elementary School often compared to?
Donelson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Donelson Elementary School?
843 students attend Donelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Donelson Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Donelson Elementary School offer ?
Donelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Donelson Elementary School part of?
Donelson Elementary School is part of Arlington School District.
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