Ida B. Wells Elementary

Summary:

Ida B. Wells Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 218 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Davidson County school district, which is ranked 122 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ida B. Wells Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (84.4%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 34.12% to 78.12% African American. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Tennessee elementary schools, with a ranking between 741-982 out of 1,000-1,008 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on TNReady assessments is also significantly below the state and county averages across all grades and subjects. When looking at specific student subgroups, Ida B. Wells Elementary ranks in the bottom 50% of Tennessee elementary schools for female students, male students, and low socioeconomic status students, but in the top 50% for African American students, indicating a potential disparity in performance between different demographics.

Despite spending around $16,800 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools like Hattie Cotton Elementary, Shwab Elementary, and Lockeland Elementary, this does not seem to translate to improved academic outcomes for Ida B. Wells Elementary. The school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 244 Foster ST
       Nashville, TN  37207


(615) 291-6361

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
747th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Ida B. Wells Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jere Baxter Middle
High:    Maplewood High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  218

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.4%
Hispanic:
7.8%
White:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.8% Help


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Compare Details Ida B. Wells Elementary ranks worse than 73.4% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ida B. Wells Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ida B. Wells Elementary 747th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Ida B. Wells Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
African American students:


Davidson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson County 123rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ida B. Wells Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ida B. Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 27.45 646th 809 20.1%
2011 15.59 747th 818 8.7%
2012 52.01 428th 820 47.8%
2013 27.28 744th 846 12.1%
2014 7.94 820th 853 3.9%
2015 15.68 791st 855 7.5%
2018 6.40 982nd 997 1.5%
2019 4.74 979th 985 0.6%
2022 8.46 968th 1000 3.2%
2023 15.94 871st 1020 14.6%
2024 28.58 747th 1018 26.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ida B. Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.19 869th 877 0.9%
2019 9.02 813th 821 1.0%
2022 13.71 829th 858 3.4%
2023 20.48 757th 865 12.5%
2024 40.67 506th 853 40.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ida B. Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.09 914th 926 1.3%
2022 8.42 943rd 975 3.3%
2023 24.03 766th 989 22.5%
2024 25.98 760th 990 23.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ida B. Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.57 951st 980 3.0%
2023 11.95 920th 987 6.8%
2024 25.22 768th 991 22.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Ida B. Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.50 430th 450 4.4%
2019 11.23 399th 404 1.2%
2022 18.51 447th 483 7.5%
2023 34.29 304th 500 39.2%
2024 49.79 220th 498 55.8%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, January 16, 2020

Open Quote Lack of care in the teachers instead of teaching the children they worry so much about home life which is none of their concern. My child is severely lacking in help in learning Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ida B. Wells Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 8 213 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1989 13 237 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 251
1990 18 221 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1991 14 187 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 204
1992 11 158 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 172
1993 20 190 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1994 23 219 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1995 5 239 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1996 5 239 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1997 12 193 0 0 0 n/a n/a -92 113
1998 60 48 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1999 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 156 156
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 100 100
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 100 100
2006 5 138 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2007 7 213 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2008 3 267 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2009 3 300 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2010 1 261 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2011 3 272 0 1 0 0 0 0 276
2012 4 281 0 2 0 0 0 0 287
2013 4 260 0 1 0 0 0 0 265
2014 7 265 0 3 1 0 2 0 278
2015 10 258 0 7 1 0 3 0 279
2016 11 221 0 7 1 0 2 0 242
2017 4 214 0 9 1 0 2 0 230
2018 4 236 1 10 1 0 2 0 254
2019 12 271 0 10 2 0 7 0 302
2020 6 236 0 11 1 0 7 0 261
2021 7 197 0 16 1 0 4 0 225
2022 10 235 0 18 1 0 4 0 268
2023 10 184 2 17 1 0 4 0 218

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ida B. Wells Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 221 14.0 15.7 n/a
1989 251 14.0 17.9 n/a
1990 245 14.0 17.5 n/a
1991 204 13.0 15.6 n/a
1992 172 13.0 13.2 n/a
1993 213 13.0 16.4 n/a
1994 242 19.0 12.7 n/a
1995 247 13.0 19.0 n/a
1996 247 13.0 19.0 n/a
1997 113 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 114 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 123 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 156 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 100 n/a n/a n/a
2003 100 n/a n/a n/a
2006 145 11.0 13.2 n/a
2007 223 23.0 9.7 66.8
2008 272 26.0 10.5 91.9
2009 303 25.0 12.1 90.8
2010 262 22.0 11.9 98.9
2011 276 27.0 10.2 90.9
2012 287 26.0 11.0 90.2
2013 265 27.1 9.7 93.6
2014 278 24.0 11.5 94.2
2015 279 26.0 10.7 83.2
2016 242 24.0 10.0 93.8
2017 230 20.5 11.2 n/a
2018 254 16.3 15.5 n/a
2019 302 20.0 15.1 n/a
2020 261 23.0 11.3 n/a
2021 225 20.5 10.9 n/a
2022 268 18.5 14.4 n/a
2023 218 16.0 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ida B. Wells Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 221 14.0 15.7 n/a
1989 251 14.0 17.9 n/a
1990 245 14.0 17.5 n/a
1991 204 13.0 15.6 n/a
1992 172 13.0 13.2 n/a
1993 213 13.0 16.4 n/a
1994 242 19.0 12.7 n/a
1995 247 13.0 19.0 n/a
1996 247 13.0 19.0 n/a
1997 113 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 114 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 123 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 156 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 100 n/a n/a n/a
2003 100 n/a n/a n/a
2006 145 11.0 13.2 n/a
2007 223 23.0 9.7 66.8
2008 272 26.0 10.5 91.9
2009 303 25.0 12.1 90.8
2010 262 22.0 11.9 98.9
2011 276 27.0 10.2 90.9
2012 287 26.0 11.0 90.2
2013 265 27.1 9.7 93.6
2014 278 24.0 11.5 94.2
2015 279 26.0 10.7 83.2
2016 242 24.0 10.0 93.8
2017 230 20.5 11.2 n/a
2018 254 16.3 15.5 n/a
2019 302 20.0 15.1 n/a
2020 261 23.0 11.3 n/a
2021 225 20.5 10.9 n/a
2022 268 18.5 14.4 n/a
2023 218 16.0 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ida B. Wells Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,484 (8.7%) $14,548 (85.1%) $17,091
2020 $1,425 (8.8%) $13,942 (86.2%) $16,180
2021 $3,946 (23.4%) $12,543 (74.5%) $16,828
2022 $2,533 (13.3%) $15,239 (80.2%) $18,999
2023 $4,466 (17.9%) $19,141 (76.7%) $24,958

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ida B. Wells Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 979th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 871st of 1020 Elementary schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ida B. Wells Elementary)12.824.1
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)34.330
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ida B. Wells Elementary)8.524.1
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)28.831.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ida B. Wells Elementary)7.226.7
 19.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)36.233.4
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Ida B. Wells Elementary)9.521.4
 11.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Davidson County)29.926.4
 3.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students302218
 27.8%
African American271184
 32.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian02
Hispanic1017
 70%
Pacific Islander00
White1210
 16.7%
Two or More Races74
 42.9%


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Students at Ida B. Wells Elementary are 84% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 218 students attended Ida B. Wells Elementary.

Students who attend Ida B. Wells Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jere Baxter Middle
High : Maplewood High

Ida B. Wells Elementary ranks 747th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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