Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Nashville Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nashville Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Nashville school district, covering approximately 236.9 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nashville Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Nashville Primary School's student population of 569 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Nashville Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashville Primary School is 0.63, which is more 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
#301 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
18%
10%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville Primary School's ranking?
Nashville Primary School is ranked #301 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Nashville Primary School?
569 students attend Nashville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Nashville Primary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nashville Primary School?
Nashville Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nashville Primary School offer ?
Nashville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nashville Primary School part of?
Nashville Primary School is part of Nashville School District.
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