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Neely's Bend Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County

3230 Brick Church RD, Nashville, TN 37207

Enrollment

442

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#932 of 1,786

In Nashville

#51 of 118

public schools

In district

#64 of 154

Davidson County

School environment

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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6.4/10

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About Neely's Bend Elementary

Neely's Bend Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. Neely's Bend Elementary serves approximately 442 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Neely's Bend Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #932 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Neely's Bend Elementary show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • District avg 6.6
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Neely's Bend 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 Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism23.5%

Neely's Bend Elementary — Students at Neely's Bend Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 21.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 22.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 30 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
22%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
7.5%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
13.9%
ELA
19.3%
2025
Math
19.8%
ELA
22.6%

* 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: 6.9/10.

How Neely's Bend Elementary Compares

See how Neely's Bend Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.4/10
48th percentile in TN
Academic
3.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.9/10
Average
Environment
8.9/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.5%

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

3230 Brick Church RD, Nashville, TN 37207

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Neely's Bend Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dan Mills Elementary (rated 9.6/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Andrew Jackson Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Old Hickory), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Walton Ferry Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Hendersonville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
MADISON CAMPUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Madison 0.8 mi 7.4
MADISON ACADEMY Madison 1.0 mi 7.6
Smithson Craighead Academy Madison 1.5 mi 7.0
FAMILY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Old Hickory 1.9 mi 4.6
DuPont Elementary Old Hickory 1.9 mi 7.3
DuPont Hadley Middle Old Hickory 1.9 mi 4.7
Pennington Elementary Nashville 2.5 mi 6.9
The Academy at Opry Mills Nashville 2.8 mi 7.9
THE ACADEMY FOR G.O.D. Old Hickory 2.5 mi 5.8
Two Rivers Middle Nashville 3.1 mi 4.4
Amqui Elementary Madison 2.9 mi 6.5
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Madison 2.6 mi 7.8
Dan Mills Elementary Nashville 2.8 mi 9.6
Madison Middle Madison 2.9 mi 4.5
Walton Ferry Elementary Hendersonville 2.9 mi 8.2
Isaac Litton Middle Nashville 2.8 mi 6.7
Stratton Elementary Madison 3.0 mi 5.4
Andrew Jackson Elementary Old Hickory 2.9 mi 8.3
McGavock High Nashville 3.7 mi 2.9
East End Preparatory School Nashville 3.4 mi 4.4

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Neely's Bend Elementary

What grades does Neely's Bend Elementary serve?

Neely's Bend Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Neely's Bend Elementary?

Neely's Bend Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Neely's Bend Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Neely's Bend Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Neely's Bend Elementary rank in TN?

Neely's Bend Elementary ranks #932 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Neely's Bend Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Neely's Bend Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Neely's Bend Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Neely's Bend Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Neely's Bend Elementary a charter school?

No, Neely's Bend Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Neely's Bend Elementary a Title I school?

No, Neely's Bend Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
20 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
21 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
22 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
442
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.5%

District

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

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