Ross Early Learning Center

Ross Early Learning Center serves 230 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ross Early Learning Center's student population of 230 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
230 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ross Early Learning Center is 0.69, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
14%
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Black
42%
21%
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White
34%
59%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ross Early Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Ross Early Learning Center 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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ross Early Learning Center often compared to?
Ross Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ivanetta H. Davis Learning Center At Bordeaux, Pennington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ross Early Learning Center?
230 students attend Ross Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ross Early Learning Center students are Black, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ross Early Learning Center?
Ross Early Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ross Early Learning Center offer ?
Ross Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Ross Early Learning Center part of?
Ross Early Learning Center is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Ross Early Learning Center located?
Ross Early Learning Center is located in the East Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in East Nashville.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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