Very Good
#393 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 22% in state
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
Elementary School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
6217 Nolensville RD, Nashville, TN 37211
- Math 38% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at May Werthan Shayne Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where May Werthan Shayne Elementary School 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,936
Median home value
$374,200
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
43%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37211; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Collegiate PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–7 | 1.8 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Edmondson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Henry C. Maxwell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 2.3 mi | 544 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #22 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
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 704 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
What grades does May Werthan Shayne Elementary School serve?
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend May Werthan Shayne Elementary School?
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at May Werthan Shayne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does May Werthan Shayne Elementary School rank in TN?
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School ranks #393 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is May Werthan Shayne Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 May Werthan Shayne Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, May Werthan Shayne Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is May Werthan Shayne Elementary School a charter school?
No, May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is May Werthan Shayne Elementary School a Title I school?
No, May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (615) 332-3020
- Area population (ZIP 37211)
- 77,117
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 37211; 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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