Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kipp Nashville College Prep 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School's student population of 413 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Nashville College Prep 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 Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#1229 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
83%
21%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School's ranking?
Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School is ranked #1229 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School often compared to?
Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Purpose Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School?
413 students attend Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School?
Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School offer ?
Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School part of?
Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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