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Fall-hamilton Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County

510 Wedgewood AVE, Nashville, TN 37203

Enrollment

265

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,156 of 1,786

In Nashville

#66 of 118

public schools

In district

#81 of 154

Davidson County

School environment

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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Fall-hamilton Elementary

5.8/10

Elementary School in Nashville · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Fall-hamilton Elementary

Fall-hamilton Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. Fall-hamilton Elementary serves approximately 265 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Fall-hamilton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Fall-hamilton Elementary show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts below district
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • District avg 6.6
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.1% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.2 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Fall-hamilton Elementary — Students at Fall-hamilton Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 30.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 26.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
7.5%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
20.2%
ELA
20.4%
2025
Math
24.1%
ELA
30.6%

* 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: 4.6/10.

How Fall-hamilton Elementary Compares

See how Fall-hamilton Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
35th percentile in TN
Academic
5.0/10
Average
Growth
4.6/10
Below Average
Environment
9.9/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
24.9%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

510 Wedgewood AVE, Nashville, TN 37203

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Fall-hamilton Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Waverly-Belmont Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is John B. Whitsitt Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST. EDWARD SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Johnson Alternative Learning Center Nashville 0.8 mi 5.8
HERMITAGE HALL Nashville 0.8 mi 6.1
Casa Azafran Early Learning Center Nashville 0.9 mi 3.2
LEAD Cameron Nashville 1.0 mi 5.5
Lead Academy Nashville 1.0 mi 6.3
Rose Park Middle Nashville 1.1 mi 6.7
Napier Elementary Nashville 1.2 mi 6.6
GROW ACADEMY Nashville 1.2 mi
TEMPLETON ACADEMY Nashville 1.4 mi 8.0
Waverly-Belmont Elementary School Nashville 1.3 mi 9.6
Carter-Lawrence Elementary Nashville 1.3 mi 7.1
STEM Prep High School Nashville 1.4 mi 6.4
Nashville School Of The Arts Nashville 1.5 mi 6.1
STEM Prep Academy Nashville 1.5 mi 2.7
Hume - Fogg High Nashville 2.0 mi 8.0
ST. EDWARD SCHOOL Nashville 2.1 mi 7.3
John B. Whitsitt Elementary Nashville 2.1 mi 9.1
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville 2.0 mi 7.0
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Nashville 2.1 mi 6.0
FATHER RYAN HIGH SCHOOL Nashville 2.4 mi 6.6

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fall-hamilton Elementary

What grades does Fall-hamilton Elementary serve?

Fall-hamilton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Fall-hamilton Elementary?

Fall-hamilton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fall-hamilton Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Fall-hamilton Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fall-hamilton Elementary rank in TN?

Fall-hamilton Elementary ranks #1,156 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Fall-hamilton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Fall-hamilton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Fall-hamilton Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fall-hamilton Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fall-hamilton Elementary a charter school?

No, Fall-hamilton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fall-hamilton Elementary a Title I school?

No, Fall-hamilton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
59 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%

District

Davidson County
District Enrollment
80,468
Schools in District
162
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,808
District Rank
#81 of 154

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