Serving 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Haywood 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 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Haywood Elementary serves the southeast part of Nashville, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most residents living within 0.8 miles of the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Haywood Elementary School's student population of 666 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
666 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Haywood 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 Haywood Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1473 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Asian
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haywood Elementary School's ranking?
Haywood Elementary School is ranked #1473 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Haywood Elementary School often compared to?
Haywood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glencliff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Haywood Elementary School?
666 students attend Haywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Haywood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Haywood Elementary School offer ?
Haywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haywood Elementary School part of?
Haywood Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Haywood Elementary School located?
Haywood Elementary School is located in the Hillbrook neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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