Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glendale 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glendale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Glendale Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glendale Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glendale Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#26 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
5%
21%
White
77%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glendale Elementary School's ranking?
Glendale Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Glendale Elementary School often compared to?
Glendale 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Glendale Elementary School?
438 students attend Glendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Glendale Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glendale Elementary School?
Glendale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glendale Elementary School offer ?
Glendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Glendale Elementary School part of?
Glendale Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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