Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Percy Priest Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Percy Priest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Percy Priest Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Percy Priest Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Percy Priest Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 1721 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
3%
21%
White
82%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Percy Priest Elementary School's ranking?
Percy Priest Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Percy Priest Elementary School often compared to?
Percy Priest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julia Green Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Percy Priest Elementary School?
412 students attend Percy Priest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Percy Priest Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Percy Priest Elementary School?
Percy Priest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Percy Priest Elementary School offer ?
Percy Priest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Percy Priest Elementary School part of?
Percy Priest Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Percy Priest Elementary School located?
Percy Priest Elementary School is located in the Otter Creek neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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