Very Good
#657 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 37% in state
Carter-lawrence Elementary
Elementary School · Davidson County
1118 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#657 of 1,786
In Nashville
#36 of 118
public schools
In district
#43 of 154
Davidson County
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Carter-lawrence Elementary
Carter-lawrence Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. Carter-lawrence Elementary serves approximately 199 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Carter-lawrence Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Carter-lawrence Elementary show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 6.6
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 199 students, Carter-lawrence Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Carter-lawrence Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Carter-lawrence Elementary — Students at Carter-lawrence Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.8/10.
How Carter-lawrence Elementary Compares
See how Carter-lawrence Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1118 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carter-lawrence Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Waverly-Belmont Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Eakin Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST BERNARD ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Park Middle Nashville | 0.3 mi | 6.7 |
| HERMITAGE HALL Nashville | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Hume - Fogg High Nashville | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Waverly-Belmont Elementary School Nashville | 1.2 mi | 9.6 |
| TEMPLETON ACADEMY Nashville | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE - MIDTOWN Nashville | 1.3 mi | — |
| Harris-Hillman Special Education Nashville | 1.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Johnson Alternative Learning Center Nashville | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| ST BERNARD ACADEMY Nashville | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| LEAD Cameron Nashville | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Lead Academy Nashville | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Fall-Hamilton Elementary Nashville | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Eakin Elementary Nashville | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Martin Luther King Jr School Nashville | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| GROW ACADEMY Nashville | 1.6 mi | — |
| Head Middle Nashville | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Nashville | 1.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Napier Elementary Nashville | 1.8 mi | 6.6 |
| CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 2.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$69,671
Median Home Value
$519,600
Median Rent
$1,881/mo
Population
20,234
College Educated
67.4%
Homeownership
19.3%
Avg Commute
17.5 min
Poverty Rate
22.1%
Median Age
30.7
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BRAINERD BAPTIST SCHOOL Chattanooga, TN | 7.1 |
| DuPont Elementary School Chattanooga, TN | 7.1 |
| Pelham Elementary Pelham, TN | 7.1 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL Johnson City, TN | 7.1 |
| The Discovery School Dickson, TN | 7.1 |
| Winfield Elementary Winfield, TN | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carter-lawrence Elementary
What grades does Carter-lawrence Elementary serve?
Carter-lawrence Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Carter-lawrence Elementary?
Carter-lawrence Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter-lawrence Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter-lawrence Elementary is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carter-lawrence Elementary rank in TN?
Carter-lawrence Elementary ranks #657 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Carter-lawrence Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carter-lawrence Elementary 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 Carter-lawrence Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carter-lawrence Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carter-lawrence Elementary a charter school?
No, Carter-lawrence Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carter-lawrence Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carter-lawrence Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (615) 291-7333
Resources & Links
District
Davidson County- District Enrollment
- 80,468
- Schools in District
- 162
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,808
- District Rank
- #43 of 154
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