Very Good
#355 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 34% in state
Nashville Primary School
Elementary School · Nashville School District · Nashville, AR
An elementary school in Nashville, AR where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1201 N EIGHTH ST, Nashville, AR 71852
- Math 47% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Nashville Primary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Nashville Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,643/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nashville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,971
Median home value
$157,200
Median rent
$703/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Nashville School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nashville Primary School is listed in NASHVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nashville Primary School
Nashville Primary School is a public elementary school in Nashville, AR, part of Nashville School District, serving approximately 577 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nashville Primary School
What grades does Nashville Primary School serve?
Nashville Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Nashville Primary School?
Nashville Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nashville Primary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nashville Primary School rank in AR?
Nashville Primary School ranks #355 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Nashville Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nashville Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nashville Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nashville Primary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nashville Primary School a charter school?
No, Nashville Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nashville Primary School a Title I school?
No, Nashville Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nashville Primary School?
99.5% of students at Nashville Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 577
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (870) 845-3510
- Area population (ZIP 71852)
- 10,088
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71852; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.