Excellent
#175 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 10% in state
Eakin Elementary
Elementary School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2500 Fairfax AVE, Nashville, TN 37212
- Math 59% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eakin Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above 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 17 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 Eakin Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,461
Median home value
$928,500
Median rent
$1,565/mo
College educated
77.5%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37212; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris-hillman Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| St Bernard AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| University School of NashvillePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,071 | Compare → |
| Linden Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 119 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #12 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
Eakin Elementary is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eakin Elementary
Eakin Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eakin Elementary
What grades does Eakin Elementary serve?
Eakin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Eakin Elementary?
Eakin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eakin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eakin Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eakin Elementary rank in TN?
Eakin Elementary ranks #175 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Eakin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Eakin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Eakin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eakin Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eakin Elementary a charter school?
No, Eakin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eakin Elementary a Title I school?
No, Eakin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (615) 298-8076
- Area population (ZIP 37212)
- 20,046
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 24.1
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 37212; 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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