KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

Summary:

KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School is a public charter elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 334 students from kindergarten to 4th grade, with a predominantly African American student population.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $16,117, KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to state and county averages on academic assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 17% of KIPP students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 39.7% at the state level and 29.5% in the Davidson County district. The school has ranked in the bottom 10% of Tennessee elementary schools for the past several years, with a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. While KIPP's African American students perform better than the school's overall average, they still lag behind the state and county averages, and the school's special education and low socioeconomic status students perform particularly poorly.

The challenges faced by KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School are not unique within the Davidson County district, as nearby schools such as Murrell at Glenn School, Hattie Cotton Elementary, and Warner Elementary also struggle academically. However, some schools in the district, like Lockeland Elementary, perform significantly better, ranking in the top 1% of Tennessee elementary schools. The factors contributing to KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School's low performance, such as teacher recruitment and retention, resource allocation, and the socioeconomic challenges facing the student population, warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

1000 Sevier ST
Nashville, TN 37206

(615) 226-4484

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
918^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,928

Students who attend KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Stratford STEM Magnet School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.5

Number of students: 330

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.7%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School ranks worse than 90.2% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 59^th among 78 ranked elementary schools in the Davidson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.94. (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 (86.7%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School is 23.5. 79 elementary schools in the Davidson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School is $19,928, which is the 37^th highest among 78 elementary schools in the Davidson County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School 918^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American 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 KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	14.50	901^st	997	9.6%
2019	25.73	764^th	985	22.4%
2021	7.76	949^th	983	3.5%
2022	9.55	954^th	1000	4.6%
2023	13.43	910^th	1020	10.8%
2024	12.94	918^th	1018	9.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.88	482^nd	528	8.7%
2024	23.62	502^nd	582	13.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	39.36	518^th	821	36.9%
2021	11.27	818^th	823	0.6%
2022	25.00	703^rd	858	18.1%
2023	17.99	781^st	865	9.7%
2024	16.89	786^th	853	7.9%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	32.82	653^rd	926	29.5%
2022	7.96	949^th	975	2.7%
2023	8.27	957^th	989	3.2%
2024	12.07	910^th	990	8.1%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	17.74	814^th	916	11.1%
2021	10.53	871^st	941	7.4%
2022	11.76	909^th	980	7.2%
2023	21.17	799^th	987	19.0%
2024	15.67	875^th	991	11.7%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	23.16	384^th	450	14.7%
2019	42.80	204^th	404	49.5%
2021	17.31	389^th	411	5.4%
2022	19.98	433^rd	483	10.4%
2023	28.74	349^th	500	30.2%
2024	24.08	385^th	498	22.7%

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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 KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	7	163	1	2	1	0	8	182
2017	13	270	3	2	1	0	10	299
2018	17	366	5	2	1	0	14	405
2019	22	430	6	5	1	0	18	482
2020	22	352	4	14	1	0	14	407
2021	14	370	3	29	1	1	13	431
2022	15	323	1	19	1	0	12	371
2023	11	287	0	15	1	0	20	334
2024	9	286	0	22	0	0	13	330

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 KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	182	11.0	16.5	96.7
2017	299	16.0	18.6	n/a
2018	405	21.5	18.8	n/a
2019	482	24.8	19.4	n/a
2020	407	21.0	19.3	n/a
2021	431	14.0	30.7	n/a
2022	371	11.0	33.7	n/a
2023	334	8.0	41.7	n/a
2024	330	14.0	23.5	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 KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	182	11.0	16.5	96.7
2017	299	16.0	18.6	n/a
2018	405	21.5	18.8	n/a
2019	482	24.8	19.4	n/a
2020	407	21.0	19.3	n/a
2021	431	14.0	30.7	n/a
2022	371	11.0	33.7	n/a
2023	334	8.0	41.7	n/a
2024	330	14.0	23.5	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 KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$428 (7.9%)	$4,930 (90.5%)	$5,450
2020	$1,474 (11.9%)	$10,109 (81.8%)	$12,358
2021	$2,845 (17.7%)	$13,265 (82.3%)	$16,117
2022	$3,311 (14.8%)	$18,222 (81.4%)	$22,394
2023	$4,102 (20.6%)	$15,114 (75.8%)	$19,928

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

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 764^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 910^th of 1020 Elementary schools	11.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School)	36	18.3	17.7%
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 (KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School)	14.7	20.8	6.1%
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%
4th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School)	36.4	15.3	21.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)	36.2	33.4	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School)	16.3	19.7	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)	27.4	34.7	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School)	36.2	16.9	19.3%
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 (KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School)	15.6	20.3	4.7%
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	482	334	30.7%
African American	430	287	33.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	0	100%
Hispanic	5	15	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	22	11	50%
Two or More Races	18	20	11.1%

Schools Near KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

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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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
Napier Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	70 Donelson ST	Nashville	37210	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 291-6400	289	20	14.2		7 (2.4%)	246 (85.1%)	23 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (4.2%)	4.8	1008^th of 1018 public elementary schools	1.0%		5.6	1003^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	1.7%	5	7.7	5.3	7.1				6.7	10.8	8.1	9.5				9.5	10.3	18.4					10.7					$22,498	$3,691	$17,100
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)
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

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School?

Students at KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School are 87% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

What schools do graduates of KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School attend?

Students who attend KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Stratford STEM Magnet School

What district is KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School in?

Davidson County

How many students attend KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 330 students attended KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School.

Is KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School a good school?

KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.8% of Tennessee elementary schools.

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