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Glengarry Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County

200 Finley DR, Nashville, TN 37217

Enrollment

357

Student-Teacher

17:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#963 of 1,786

In Nashville

#54 of 118

public schools

In district

#67 of 154

Davidson County

School environment

8.1 / 10

Excellent

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Glengarry Elementary

6.3/10

Elementary School in Nashville · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.8/10

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7.1/10

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About Glengarry Elementary

Glengarry Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. Glengarry Elementary serves approximately 357 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Glengarry Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #963 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Glengarry Elementary show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.3 pts below district
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • District avg 6.6
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Glengarry 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.8% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Glengarry Elementary — Students at Glengarry Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 25.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 18.7% (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
27%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2022
Math
13.2%
ELA
14.5%
2025
Math
26.7%
ELA
21.8%

* 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: 6.8/10.

How Glengarry Elementary Compares

See how Glengarry Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.3/10
46th percentile in TN
Academic
4.3/10
Below Average
Growth
6.8/10
Average
Environment
8.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
21 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.8%

Location

200 Finley DR, Nashville, TN 37217

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Glengarry Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John B. Whitsitt Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST. EDWARD SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Haywood Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Glenview Elementary Nashville 1.2 mi 5.8
Glencliff Elementary Nashville 1.1 mi 7.1
LEAD Southeast Nashville 1.3 mi 6.7
Glencliff High School Nashville 1.3 mi 2.8
Paragon Mills Elementary Nashville 1.6 mi 5.2
Rocketship United Nashville 1.7 mi 5.5
Aventura Community School Nashville 1.5 mi 3.9
Wright Middle Nashville 1.7 mi 4.9
John B. Whitsitt Elementary Nashville 1.7 mi 9.1
ST. EDWARD SCHOOL Nashville 1.8 mi 7.3
Croft Middle Nashville 2.2 mi 4.5
Haywood Elementary Nashville 2.5 mi 7.2
GENESIS ACADEMY Nashville 2.1 mi 6.6
Margaret Allen Middle Nashville 2.5 mi 5.0
STEM Prep High School Nashville 2.3 mi 6.4
Nashville School Of The Arts Nashville 2.4 mi 6.1
STEM Prep Academy Nashville 2.4 mi 2.7
Valor Flagship Academy Nashville 3.0 mi 4.8
Valor Voyager Academy Nashville 3.0 mi 7.7
Casa Azafran Early Learning Center Nashville 2.8 mi 3.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37217 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,529

Median Home Value

$279,400

Median Rent

$1,313/mo

Population

31,440

College Educated

31.8%

Homeownership

44.9%

Avg Commute

28.6 min

Poverty Rate

18.5%

Median Age

33.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Glengarry Elementary

What grades does Glengarry Elementary serve?

Glengarry Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Glengarry Elementary?

Glengarry Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glengarry Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Glengarry Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glengarry Elementary rank in TN?

Glengarry Elementary ranks #963 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Glengarry Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Glengarry Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Glengarry Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glengarry Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Glengarry Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Glengarry Elementary a Title I school?

No, Glengarry Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
13 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
32 Some Transit
Bike Score
11 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%

District

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

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