Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert Churchwell 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert Churchwell Elementary serves the northwest part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive to the school and the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert Churchwell Elementary School's student population of 280 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Confident; I speak my dreams into existence. My strength is masterpiece. There are no limits to what I can have, do or be.
School Rankings
Robert Churchwell 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 Robert Churchwell Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#1692 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
23.6%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Churchwell Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Churchwell Elementary School is ranked #1692 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Robert Churchwell Elementary School?
280 students attend Robert Churchwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Robert Churchwell Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Robert Churchwell Elementary School offer ?
Robert Churchwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Churchwell Elementary School part of?
Robert Churchwell Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Robert Churchwell Elementary School located?
Robert Churchwell Elementary School is located in the North Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in North Nashville.
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