Serving 762 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norman Binkley 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 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Norman Binkley Elementary serves the southern part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 1.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norman Binkley Elementary School's student population of 762 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Norman Binkley 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 Norman Binkley Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1100 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
62%
16%
Black
9%
20%
White
24%
57%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norman Binkley Elementary School's ranking?
Norman Binkley Elementary School is ranked #1100 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Norman Binkley Elementary School often compared to?
Norman Binkley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crieve Hall Elementary 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 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Norman Binkley Elementary School?
762 students attend Norman Binkley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Norman Binkley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Norman Binkley Elementary School offer ?
Norman Binkley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norman Binkley Elementary School part of?
Norman Binkley Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Norman Binkley Elementary School located?
Norman Binkley Elementary School is located in the Caldwell Abbay Hall neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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