Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nashville Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Nashville Grade School's attendance zone covers the entire Nashville school district in Nashville, IL, encompassing approximately 215.9 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 10 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 14.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nashville Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nashville Grade School's student population of 622 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
622 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Mission of Nashville #49 is to inspire students to work hard, celebrate success, and achieve their dreams.
School Rankings
Nashville Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashville Grade School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1591 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville Grade School's ranking?
Nashville Grade School is ranked #1591 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Nashville Grade School often compared to?
Nashville Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Okawville Grade School, Oakdale Grade School, Ashley Com Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Nashville Grade School?
622 students attend Nashville Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Nashville Grade School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nashville Grade School?
Nashville Grade School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nashville Grade School offer ?
Nashville Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nashville Grade School part of?
Nashville Grade School is part of Nashville CCSD 49 School District.
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