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#1005 of 1,786 schools in TN
Ida B. Wells Elementary
Elementary School · Davidson County
244 Foster ST, Nashville, TN 37207
Enrollment
204
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
204
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,005 of 1,786
In Nashville
#57 of 118
public schools
In district
#69 of 154
Davidson County
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Ida B. Wells Elementary
Ida B. Wells Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. Ida B.
Wells Elementary serves approximately 204 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Ida B. Wells Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,005 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Ida B. Wells Elementary show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 6.6
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
36% of students at Ida B. Wells 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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Ida B. Wells Elementary — Students at Ida B. Wells Elementary score 28% 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: 5.5/10.
How Ida B. Wells Elementary Compares
See how Ida B. Wells Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
244 Foster ST, Nashville, TN 37207
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ida B. Wells Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lockeland Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 1.6 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, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Meigs Middle Nashville | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Murrell at Glenn School Nashville | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Warner Elementary Nashville | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Ross Early Learning Center Nashville | 0.8 mi | 4.0 |
| KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School Nashville | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| KIPP Academy Nashville Nashville | 1.1 mi | 4.6 |
| East Nashville Magnet High School Nashville | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| East Nashville Middle Nashville | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Explore Community School Nashville | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School Nashville | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Shwab Elementary Nashville | 1.5 mi | 8.3 |
| EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Hume - Fogg High Nashville | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| TEMPLETON ACADEMY Nashville | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Hattie Cotton Elementary Nashville | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Lockeland Elementary Nashville | 1.6 mi | 9.4 |
| LEAD Cameron Nashville | 2.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Lead Academy Nashville | 2.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Purpose Prep Nashville | 1.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Napier Elementary Nashville | 2.1 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,102
Median Home Value
$332,500
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
Population
39,450
College Educated
33.1%
Homeownership
56.2%
Avg Commute
24.8 min
Poverty Rate
20.9%
Median Age
34.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Black Oak Elementary Hornbeak, TN | 6.2 |
| Forge Ridge School Harrogate, TN | 6.2 |
| Linden Elementary Linden, TN | 6.2 |
| Sharon School Sharon, TN | 6.2 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary School Kingsport, TN | 6.3 |
| OOLTEWAH ADVENTIST SCHOOL Ooltewah, TN | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ida B. Wells Elementary
What grades does Ida B. Wells Elementary serve?
Ida B. Wells Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ida B. Wells Elementary?
Ida B. Wells Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida B. Wells Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida B. Wells 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 Ida B. Wells Elementary rank in TN?
Ida B. Wells Elementary ranks #1,005 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Ida B. Wells Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ida B. Wells Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Ida B. Wells Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ida B. Wells Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ida B. Wells Elementary a charter school?
No, Ida B. Wells Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ida B. Wells Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ida B. Wells 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
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (615) 291-6361
Resources & Links
District
Davidson County- District Enrollment
- 80,468
- Schools in District
- 162
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,808
- District Rank
- #69 of 154
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