Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Napier 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 260 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Napier Elementary serves the southeast part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Napier Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Napier 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 Napier Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#1669 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
82%
20%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Napier Elementary School's ranking?
Napier Elementary School is ranked #1669 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Napier Elementary School often compared to?
Napier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Napier Elementary School?
260 students attend Napier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Napier Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Napier Elementary School offer ?
Napier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Napier Elementary School part of?
Napier Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Napier Elementary School located?
Napier Elementary School is located in the Napier Area neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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