Old Center Elementary School

1245 Dickerson Pike South
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Old Center 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Old Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Old Center Elementary School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
361 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Old Center 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 Old Center Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#915 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Old Center Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Old Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Old Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Old Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
34%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Old Center Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
47%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Old Center Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Old Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Old Center Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Old Center Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Old Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Old Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Center Elementary School's ranking?
Old Center Elementary School is ranked #915 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Old Center Elementary School often compared to?
Old Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellshire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Old Center Elementary School?
361 students attend Old Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Old Center Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Center Elementary School?
Old Center Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Old Center Elementary School offer ?
Old Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Old Center Elementary School part of?
Old Center Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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