Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Avenue 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Park Avenue Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Park Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Avenue Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1618 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
81%
21%
White
7%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Park Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1618 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Park Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Park Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Napier 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 31% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
330 students attend Park Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Park Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Park Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Park Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Avenue Elementary School part of?
Park Avenue Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Park Avenue Elementary School located?
Park Avenue Elementary School is located in the Sylvan Heights neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
School Reviews
5 2/2/2021
This is the best school and teachers in Nashville keep up the good work. Five stars
5 9/1/2010
I feel that they restrict the parents .. I have the right to walk my children to their class. However they do not want you to walk your child to class.. I believe the parent should be the one to decide when their child is ready to walk on their own
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