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#56 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 3% in state

John B. Whitsitt Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County

110 Whitsett RD, Nashville, TN 37210

Enrollment

504

Student-Teacher

15.3:1

Score

9.1

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#56 of 1,786

In Nashville

#7 of 118

public schools

In district

#7 of 154

Davidson County

School environment

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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John B. Whitsitt Elementary

9.1/10

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

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9.1/10

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9.1/10

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About John B. Whitsitt Elementary

John B. Whitsitt Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. John B.

Whitsitt Elementary serves approximately 504 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. John B. Whitsitt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for John B. Whitsitt Elementary show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares2.5 pts above district
  • This school 9.1 · Excellent
  • District avg 6.6
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.8 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

John B. Whitsitt Elementary — Students at John B. Whitsitt Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 23.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 18.1% (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

↑ Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2022
Math
21.9%
ELA
21.9%
2025
Math
54.8%
ELA
36%

* 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: 9.5/10.

How John B. Whitsitt Elementary Compares

See how John B. Whitsitt Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.1/10
97th percentile in TN
Academic
8.2/10
Excellent
Growth
9.5/10
Excellent
Environment
9.6/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
17.1%

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

110 Whitsett RD, Nashville, TN 37210

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering John B. Whitsitt Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST. EDWARD SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.3 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is Glencliff Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 1.2 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Napier Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 2.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
ST. EDWARD SCHOOL Nashville 0.3 mi 7.3
Aventura Community School Nashville 0.6 mi 3.9
Wright Middle Nashville 1.0 mi 4.9
STEM Prep High School Nashville 1.1 mi 6.4
Glencliff High School Nashville 1.1 mi 2.8
Nashville School Of The Arts Nashville 1.2 mi 6.1
Glencliff Elementary Nashville 1.2 mi 7.1
Rocketship United Nashville 1.2 mi 5.5
GENESIS ACADEMY Nashville 1.3 mi 6.6
STEM Prep Academy Nashville 1.4 mi 2.7
Casa Azafran Early Learning Center Nashville 1.2 mi 3.2
Croft Middle Nashville 1.9 mi 4.5
Glengarry Elementary Nashville 1.7 mi 6.3
Glenview Elementary Nashville 1.9 mi 5.8
Margaret Allen Middle Nashville 2.3 mi 5.0
Fall-Hamilton Elementary Nashville 2.1 mi 5.8
FATHER RYAN HIGH SCHOOL Nashville 2.1 mi 6.6
LEAD Southeast Nashville 2.4 mi 6.7
Napier Elementary Nashville 2.6 mi 6.6
Paragon Mills Elementary Nashville 2.5 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37210 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,343

Median Home Value

$334,800

Median Rent

$1,250/mo

Population

17,116

College Educated

31.8%

Homeownership

26.6%

Avg Commute

21.6 min

Poverty Rate

27.1%

Median Age

32.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John B. Whitsitt Elementary

What grades does John B. Whitsitt Elementary serve?

John B. Whitsitt Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend John B. Whitsitt Elementary?

John B. Whitsitt Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John B. Whitsitt Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at John B. Whitsitt Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John B. Whitsitt Elementary rank in TN?

John B. Whitsitt Elementary ranks #56 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is John B. Whitsitt Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

John B. Whitsitt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 John B. Whitsitt Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John B. Whitsitt Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is John B. Whitsitt Elementary a charter school?

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

Is John B. Whitsitt Elementary a Title I school?

No, John B. Whitsitt Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
43 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
22 Somewhat Bikeable

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Compare This School

How does John B. Whitsitt Elementary stack up?

Sylvan Park Elementary
9.1
Rosebank Elementary
9.1
Waverly-Belmont Elementary School
9.6
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
504
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%

District

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

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