Percy Priest Elementary School has a mission of offering students a high-quality education in a nurturing environment. With a vision to graduate students who are well-rounded and strive for excellence, the school collaborates with educators, parents, and the community to achieve this goal.
Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Percy Priest Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Percy Priest Elementary serves the southern part of Nashville, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 27.5 square miles. Most families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Percy Priest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Percy Priest Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Percy Priest Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Percy Priest Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#17 out of 1728 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
85%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Percy Priest Elementary School's ranking?
Percy Priest Elementary School is ranked #17 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Percy Priest Elementary School often compared to?
Percy Priest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julia Green Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Percy Priest Elementary School?
553 students attend Percy Priest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Percy Priest Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Percy Priest Elementary School offer ?
Percy Priest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Percy Priest Elementary School part of?
Percy Priest Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Percy Priest Elementary School located?
Percy Priest Elementary School is located in the Otter Creek neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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