Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Warner 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 394 students
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Warner Elementary serves the east part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Warner Elementary School's student population of 394 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Warner 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 Warner Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#1372 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warner Elementary School's ranking?
Warner Elementary School is ranked #1372 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Warner Elementary School?
394 students attend Warner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Warner Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Warner Elementary School offer ?
Warner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Warner Elementary School part of?
Warner Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Warner Elementary School located?
Warner Elementary School is located in the Historic Edgefield neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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