Serving 593 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nashville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nashville Elementary serves the northern part of Nashville, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 44.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nashville Elementary School's student population of 593 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nashville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashville Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1973 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville Elementary School's ranking?
Nashville Elementary School is ranked #1973 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Nashville Elementary School often compared to?
Nashville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Oak Elementary School, Coopers Elementary School, Benvenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Nashville Elementary School?
593 students attend Nashville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Nashville Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nashville Elementary School?
Nashville Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nashville Elementary School offer ?
Nashville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nashville Elementary School part of?
Nashville Elementary School is part of Nash County School District.
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