Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chadwell 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chadwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Chadwell Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Chadwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chadwell Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1618 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%

Hispanic
33%
15%

Black
54%
21%

White
8%
57%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chadwell Elementary School's ranking?
Chadwell Elementary School is ranked #1618 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Chadwell Elementary School often compared to?
Chadwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dan Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Chadwell Elementary School?
428 students attend Chadwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Chadwell Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chadwell Elementary School?
Chadwell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chadwell Elementary School offer ?
Chadwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chadwell Elementary School part of?
Chadwell Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
School Reviews
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