Hattie Cotton Elementary

Hattie Cotton Elementary serves 216 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Nashville's Davidson County. This regular public school maintains a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 18 full-time equivalent teachers, creating opportunities for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school has earned recognition for its academic performance, ranking #156 out of 1,796 elementary schools statewide and placing in the 91st percentile among Tennessee schools.

This strong ranking reflects the school's commitment to educational excellence and positions it among the top-performing elementary schools in the state. Located on West Greenwood Avenue in the 37206 ZIP code, Hattie Cotton Elementary sits within a diverse Nashville neighborhood. The surrounding community shows economic variety, with a median household income of $80,915 and median home values around $481,500.

More than half of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, indicating a highly educated community that values academic achievement, though the neighborhood also includes families across different economic backgrounds. The school serves students in Nashville's urban environment, providing elementary education within Tennessee's largest city. This setting offers students exposure to the cultural and educational opportunities that come with big-city living while maintaining the close-knit community feel of a neighborhood elementary school.