Very Good
#577 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 32% in state
Dupont Elementary
Elementary School · Davidson County · Old Hickory, TN
A Davidson County elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1311 9th ST, Old Hickory, TN 37138
- Math 28% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dupont Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dupont Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,450
Median home value
$347,500
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Walton Ferry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Madison Campus Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Neely's Bend ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 442 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #33 of 154
- District spending per student
- $17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dupont Elementary is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dupont Elementary
Dupont Elementary is a public elementary school in Old Hickory, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 346 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #577 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dupont Elementary
What grades does Dupont Elementary serve?
Dupont Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dupont Elementary?
Dupont Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dupont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dupont Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dupont Elementary rank in TN?
Dupont Elementary ranks #577 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Dupont Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dupont Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Dupont Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dupont Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dupont Elementary a charter school?
No, Dupont Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dupont Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dupont Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (615) 847-7305
- Area population (ZIP 37138)
- 22,539
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37138; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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