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#894 of 1,786 schools in TN

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Hull-jackson Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County

1015 Kellow ST, Nashville, TN 37208

Enrollment

360

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#894 of 1,786

In Nashville

#49 of 118

public schools

In district

#60 of 154

Davidson County

School environment

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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6.5/10

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

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About Hull-jackson Elementary

Hull-jackson Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. Hull-jackson Elementary serves approximately 360 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Hull-jackson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Hull-jackson Elementary show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • District avg 6.6
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Hull-jackson 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 Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Hull-jackson Elementary — Students at Hull-jackson Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 27.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 26.8% (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
32%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
24.5%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
24.5%
2022
Math
11.9%
ELA
28.9%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
21.7%

* 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: 7.0/10.

How Hull-jackson Elementary Compares

See how Hull-jackson Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
50th percentile in TN
Academic
3.9/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.0/10
Very Good
Environment
9.1/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.5%

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

1015 Kellow ST, Nashville, TN 37208

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hull-jackson Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Shwab Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST PIUS X CLASSICAL ACADEMY (rated 8.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Purpose Prep (rated 7.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
John Early Middle Nashville 0.2 mi 4.8
Jones Elementary Nashville 0.7 mi 3.3
Purpose Prep Nashville 0.8 mi 7.3
Robert Churchwell Elementary Nashville 1.0 mi 5.8
F H JENKINS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Nashville 1.1 mi 6.1
BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Nashville 1.1 mi
SCHRADER LANE CHILD CARE CENTER Nashville 1.5 mi
ST PIUS X CLASSICAL ACADEMY Nashville 1.6 mi 8.1
Ivanetta H. Davis Learning Center at Bordeaux Nashville 1.4 mi 3.9
Haynes Middle Nashville 1.6 mi 2.9
CLARA MOHAMMED SCHOOL Nashville 1.8 mi
Pearl-Cohn High Nashville 1.8 mi 4.1
Martin Luther King Jr School Nashville 2.0 mi 8.4
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts Nashville 1.7 mi 6.7
Head Middle Nashville 2.1 mi 7.3
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE - MIDTOWN Nashville 2.3 mi
Shwab Elementary Nashville 2.1 mi 8.3
KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School Nashville 2.2 mi 6.1
Moses McKissack Middle Nashville 2.5 mi 3.3
KIPP Academy Nashville Nashville 2.2 mi 4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$62,682

Median Home Value

$417,200

Median Rent

$1,527/mo

Population

20,204

College Educated

49.5%

Homeownership

33.1%

Avg Commute

21.8 min

Poverty Rate

23%

Median Age

30.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hull-jackson Elementary

What grades does Hull-jackson Elementary serve?

Hull-jackson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hull-jackson Elementary?

Hull-jackson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hull-jackson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hull-jackson Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hull-jackson Elementary rank in TN?

Hull-jackson Elementary ranks #894 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Hull-jackson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hull-jackson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Hull-jackson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hull-jackson Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hull-jackson Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Hull-jackson Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hull-jackson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
45 Some Transit
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%

District

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

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