Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tusculum 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 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tusculum Elementary serves the southeastern part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tusculum Elementary School's student population of 716 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
716 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
50 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Tusculum 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 Tusculum Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#1353 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
72%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tusculum Elementary School's ranking?
Tusculum Elementary School is ranked #1353 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tusculum Elementary School?
716 students attend Tusculum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tusculum Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Tusculum Elementary School offer ?
Tusculum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tusculum Elementary School part of?
Tusculum Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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