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#1155 of 1,786 schools in TN
Hattie Cotton Elementary
Elementary School · Davidson County
1033 West Greenwood AVE, Nashville, TN 37206
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,155 of 1,786
In Nashville
#65 of 118
public schools
In district
#80 of 154
Davidson County
School environment
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Hattie Cotton Elementary
Hattie Cotton Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. Hattie Cotton Elementary serves approximately 216 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Hattie Cotton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,155 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Hattie Cotton Elementary show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 6.6
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Hattie Cotton 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.
38% of students at Hattie Cotton Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Hattie Cotton Elementary — Students at Hattie Cotton Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 6.1/10.
How Hattie Cotton Elementary Compares
See how Hattie Cotton Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1033 West Greenwood AVE, Nashville, TN 37206
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hattie Cotton Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lockeland Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Shwab Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| East Nashville Magnet High School Nashville | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| East Nashville Middle Nashville | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Cora Howe School Nashville | 0.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Ross Early Learning Center Nashville | 0.9 mi | 4.0 |
| Nashville Classical East Nashville | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Lockeland Elementary Nashville | 1.1 mi | 9.4 |
| MONTESSORI EAST Nashville | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Tom Joy Elementary Nashville | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Murrell at Glenn School Nashville | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Meigs Middle Nashville | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| KIPP Academy Nashville Nashville | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School Nashville | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Warner Elementary Nashville | 1.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Inglewood Elementary Nashville | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School Nashville | 1.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Explore Community School Nashville | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Ida B. Wells Elementary Nashville | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Liberty Collegiate Academy Nashville | 1.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Shwab Elementary Nashville | 1.5 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$88,605
Median Home Value
$529,400
Median Rent
$1,564/mo
Population
29,368
College Educated
59.5%
Homeownership
51%
Avg Commute
22.1 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
33
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| Fall-Hamilton Elementary Nashville, TN | 5.8 |
| G.R. Stuart Elementary Cleveland, TN | 5.8 |
| Monteagle Elementary Monteagle, TN | 5.8 |
| Robert Churchwell Elementary Nashville, TN | 5.8 |
| South Side Elementary Reagan, TN | 5.8 |
| THE COVENANT SCHOOL Nashville, TN | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hattie Cotton Elementary
What grades does Hattie Cotton Elementary serve?
Hattie Cotton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hattie Cotton Elementary?
Hattie Cotton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hattie Cotton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hattie Cotton Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hattie Cotton Elementary rank in TN?
Hattie Cotton Elementary ranks #1,155 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Hattie Cotton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hattie Cotton 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 Hattie Cotton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hattie Cotton Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hattie Cotton Elementary a charter school?
No, Hattie Cotton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hattie Cotton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hattie Cotton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (615) 262-6981
Resources & Links
District
Davidson County- District Enrollment
- 80,468
- Schools in District
- 162
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,808
- District Rank
- #80 of 154
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