Harpeth Valley Elementary School

7840 Learning Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harpeth Valley 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 74% (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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5% in TN
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : Harpeth Valley Elementary serves the southwest area of Nashville, TN, covering approximately 26.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 6 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harpeth Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Harpeth Valley Elementary School's student population of 803 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
46 teachers

Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire, Empower, Achieve

School Rankings

Harpeth Valley 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 Harpeth Valley Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#64 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

74%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

66%
37%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

65%
40%
Asian
3%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
9%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Black
14%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
66%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
34%
0.53

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
8.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
45%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harpeth Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Harpeth Valley Elementary School is ranked #64 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Harpeth Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Harpeth Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gower Elementary School, Westmeade Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% 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 Harpeth Valley Elementary School?
803 students attend Harpeth Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Harpeth Valley Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Harpeth Valley Elementary School offer ?
Harpeth Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harpeth Valley Elementary School part of?
Harpeth Valley Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Harpeth Valley Elementary School located?
Harpeth Valley Elementary School is located in the Bellevue neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Bellevue.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : Harpeth Valley Elementary serves the southwest area of Nashville, TN, covering approximately 26.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 6 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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