Excellent
#18 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 1% in state
Lockeland Elementary
Elementary School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County elementary school where students score 57 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 South 17th ST, Nashville, TN 37206
- Math 90% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 93% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lockeland Elementary score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lockeland Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,605
Median home value
$529,400
Median rent
$1,564/mo
College educated
59.5%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal School of NashvillePrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–7 | 0.5 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Montessori EastPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Cora Howe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Kipp Academy Nashville Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 330 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #4 of 154
- District spending per student
- $17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lockeland Elementary is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lockeland Elementary
Lockeland Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lockeland Elementary
What grades does Lockeland Elementary serve?
Lockeland Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lockeland Elementary?
Lockeland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockeland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockeland Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lockeland Elementary rank in TN?
Lockeland Elementary ranks #18 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Lockeland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lockeland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Lockeland Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lockeland Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lockeland Elementary a charter school?
No, Lockeland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lockeland Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lockeland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Phone
- (615) 258-1330
- Area population (ZIP 37206)
- 29,368
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37206; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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