Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville serves 27 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville's student population of 27 students has grown by 800% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville is 0.68, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
30%
14%
Black
19%
21%
White
44%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville?
27 students attend Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville?
Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville offer ?
Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville part of?
Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville is part of Tennessee Schools For The Deaf School District.
In what neighborhood is Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville located?
Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville is located in the Hermitage neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Hermitage.
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