Warner Elementary

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Warner Elementary ranks 653 rd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Warner Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 401 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.

Warner Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (75.56%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 3.82% to 86.77% African American. The school also has a lower percentage of White students (16.46%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 1.29% to 86.94% White. Academically, Warner Elementary's performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally lower than the Davidson County and Tennessee state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.9% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 29.5% in the county and 39.7% statewide.

The school's performance is particularly low in 5th grade Mathematics, where only 8.7% of students were proficient or better, compared to 31.3% in Davidson County and 44% statewide. Warner Elementary's statewide ranking has consistently been in the bottom quarter of Tennessee elementary schools, with a rating of 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 646th out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools and received a 2-star rating. The stark differences in racial composition and performance gaps between racial subgroups suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in addressing educational equity and providing equal opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

626 Russell ST
Nashville, TN 37206

(615) 291-6395

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
653^rd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,929

Students who attend Warner Elementary usually attend:

High:

Stratford STEM Magnet School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 390

Racial breakdown:

African American:

76.2%

White:

16.7%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Warner Elementary ranks worse than 64.1% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 26^th among 78 ranked elementary schools in the Davidson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.58. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (76.2%), White (16.7%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Warner Elementary is 14.1, which is the 22^nd best among 78 elementary schools in the Davidson County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Warner Elementary is $20,929, which is the 19^th highest among 78 elementary schools in the Davidson County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Warner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Warner Elementary 653^rd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Warner Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Davidson County:

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

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Rank History for Warner Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Warner Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	4.31	802^nd	809	0.9%
2011	15.21	750^th	818	8.3%
2012	13.91	764^th	820	6.8%
2013	22.02	786^th	846	7.1%
2014	7.18	825^th	853	3.3%
2015	4.20	846^th	855	1.1%
2021	9.57	919^th	983	6.5%
2022	15.58	871^st	1000	12.9%
2023	13.92	901^st	1020	11.7%
2024	36.58	653^rd	1018	35.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Warner Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.31	566^th	582	2.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Warner Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	12.27	804^th	823	2.3%
2022	27.41	670^th	858	21.9%
2023	21.47	743^rd	865	14.1%
2024	43.60	477^th	853	44.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Warner Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	8.51	908^th	945	3.9%
2022	15.49	857^th	975	12.1%
2023	17.60	835^th	989	15.6%
2024	46.60	509^th	990	48.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Warner Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	11.05	862^nd	941	8.4%
2022	15.65	869^th	980	11.3%
2023	16.12	864^th	987	12.5%
2024	31.45	699^th	991	29.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Warner Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	26.98	292^nd	411	29.0%
2022	29.02	335^th	483	30.6%
2023	22.85	404^th	500	19.2%
2024	41.01	275^th	498	44.8%

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Rank History for White students at Warner Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	86.91	99^th	847	88.3%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Warner Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	217	217
2006	42	200	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2007	35	188	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	230
2008	32	227	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
2009	23	268	5	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	308
2010	31	335	5	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	390
2011	34	319	3	21	0	0	3	0	380
2012	23	312	5	19	0	0	5	0	364
2013	18	279	5	5	0	0	4	0	311
2014	15	312	2	9	0	1	4	0	343
2015	18	315	2	7	0	1	8	0	351
2016	19	325	1	10	0	1	13	0	369
2017	15	266	0	6	0	1	13	0	301
2018	15	263	4	8	0	2	17	0	309
2019	15	192	1	10	0	1	13	0	232
2020	19	165	1	13	0	1	16	0	215
2021	23	163	1	12	0	2	13	0	214
2022	46	213	1	8	0	2	12	0	282
2023	66	303	0	11	0	1	20	0	401
2024	65	297	2	8	0	1	17	0	390

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 Warner Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	217	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	248	23.0	10.8	n/a
2007	230	28.0	8.2	98.7
2008	272	26.0	10.5	98.9
2009	308	31.0	9.9	85.4
2010	390	35.0	11.1	79.7
2011	380	40.5	9.3	98.7
2012	364	26.5	13.7	99.2
2013	311	29.5	10.5	95.8
2014	343	25.0	13.7	96.2
2015	351	30.0	11.7	91.2
2016	369	31.0	11.9	94.9
2017	301	25.0	12.0	n/a
2018	309	21.0	14.7	n/a
2019	232	25.0	9.2	n/a
2020	215	25.0	8.6	n/a
2021	214	17.5	12.2	n/a
2022	282	21.5	13.1	n/a
2023	401	26.0	15.4	n/a
2024	390	27.5	14.1	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 Warner Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	217	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	248	23.0	10.8	n/a
2007	230	28.0	8.2	98.7
2008	272	26.0	10.5	98.9
2009	308	31.0	9.9	85.4
2010	390	35.0	11.1	79.7
2011	380	40.5	9.3	98.7
2012	364	26.5	13.7	99.2
2013	311	29.5	10.5	95.8
2014	343	25.0	13.7	96.2
2015	351	30.0	11.7	91.2
2016	369	31.0	11.9	94.9
2017	301	25.0	12.0	n/a
2018	309	21.0	14.7	n/a
2019	232	25.0	9.2	n/a
2020	215	25.0	8.6	n/a
2021	214	17.5	12.2	n/a
2022	282	21.5	13.1	n/a
2023	401	26.0	15.4	n/a
2024	390	27.5	14.1	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Warner Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,741 (9.7%)	$15,146 (84.2%)	$17,985
2020	$1,282 (6.7%)	$16,940 (87.9%)	$19,264
2021	$2,168 (13.7%)	$13,051 (82.4%)	$15,843
2022	$2,229 (10.7%)	$17,268 (82.7%)	$20,891
2023	$3,454 (16.5%)	$16,548 (79.1%)	$20,929

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Warner Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Warner Elementary)	9.4	13.3	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)	34.3	30	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Warner Elementary)	9.4	28.9	19.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)	28.8	31.1	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Warner Elementary)	5.6	14.6	9%
All Grades Mathematics (Davidson County)	29.9	26.4	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Warner Elementary)	5.6	23.6	18%
All Grades English Language Arts (Davidson County)	25.9	27.4	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	232	401	72.8%
African American	192	303	57.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	10	11	10%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	15	66	340%
Two or More Races	13	20	53.8%

Schools Near Warner Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Warner Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	626 Russell ST	Nashville	37206	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 291-6395	390	28	14.1		65 (16.7%)	297 (76.2%)	8 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)	36.6	653^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	35.9%		13.9	901^st of 1020 public elementary schools	11.7%	248	37.7	40.0	8.7				28.9	39.3	48.6	28.3				38.2	39.3	37.1	13.3				30.5					$20,929	$3,454	$16,548
Explore Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	707 S 7th ST	Nashville	37206	Davidson County	Davidson County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(615) 784-8222	560	30	18.6		157 (28.0%)	330 (58.9%)	32 (5.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (6.3%)	27.8	759^th of 1018 public elementary schools	25.4%		25.1	779^th of 1020 public elementary schools	23.6%	20	34.9	31.9	10.9	8.6	18.3	10.5	20.7	41.3	42.0	13.0	13.8	21.7	10.5	25.7	47.6	39.1	15.6	15.5	32.2	18.4	29.8	19.0	35.6	7.9	22.6	$26,350	$4,390	$21,248
Martha O' Bryan Center	Public	PK	711 South 7th ST	Nashville	37206	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	(n/a)	(615) 254-1791	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-4	1000 Sevier ST	Nashville	37206	Davidson County	Davidson County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(615) 226-4484	330	14	23.5		9 (2.7%)	286 (86.7%)	22 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	12.9	918^th of 1018 public elementary schools	9.8%		13.4	910^th of 1020 public elementary schools	10.8%	8	9.0	25.0					17.0	11.8	20.9					16.3	20.9	32.4					26.7					$19,928	$4,102	$15,114
Ross Early Learning Center	Public	PK	601 McFerrin AVE	Nashville	37206	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	No	(615) 262-6721	229	12	19.0		69 (30.1%)	112 (48.9%)	26 (11.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Ida B. Wells Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	244 Foster ST	Nashville	37207	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 291-6361	204	18	11.6		6 (2.9%)	178 (87.3%)	13 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	28.6	747^th of 1018 public elementary schools	26.6%		15.9	871^st of 1020 public elementary schools	14.6%	124	25.0	42.9	25.0				29.6	21.6	33.3	41.7				30.5	25.0	42.9	20.8				28.4					$24,958	$4,466	$19,141
Murrell at Glenn School	Public	K-8	322 Cleveland ST	Nashville	37207	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 298-8070	34	14	2.4		7 (20.6%)	23 (67.6%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)								(n/a)														6.3							6.3					$100,383	$20,897	$76,542
Lockeland Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	105 South 17th ST	Nashville	37206	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 258-1330	322	19	16.6		276 (85.7%)	11 (3.4%)	19 (5.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	99.1	7^th of 1018 public elementary schools	99.3%		99.3	5^th of 1020 public elementary schools	99.5%	2	78.7	89.8	88.2				84.7	85.2		94.1				91.2	86.9		94.1				92.0					$17,820	$1,801	$15,612
Wayne Reed Child Care Center	Public	PK	11- B Lindsley AVE	Nashville	37210	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	(n/a)	(615) 244-9311	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hattie Cotton Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1033 West Greenwood AVE	Nashville	37206	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 262-6981	216	19	11.6		22 (10.2%)	148 (68.5%)	41 (19.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	8.7	975^th of 1018 public elementary schools	4.2%		12.2	928^th of 1020 public elementary schools	9.0%	47	19.4	8.6	17.9				14.9	9.7		10.7				6.4	26.7	8.6	7.4				14.1					$22,409	$3,535	$17,491

Frequently Asked Questions about Warner Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Warner Elementary?

Students at Warner Elementary are 76% African American, 17% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Warner Elementary a good school?

Warner Elementary ranks 653^rd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Warner Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 390 students attended Warner Elementary.

What district is Warner Elementary in?

Davidson County

What schools do graduates of Warner Elementary attend?

Students who attend Warner Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Stratford STEM Magnet School

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