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#391 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 22% in state

Norman Binkley Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN

A Davidson County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

4700 West Longdale DR, Nashville, TN 37211

  • Math 36% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.6% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.3% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at Norman Binkley Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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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The neighborhood

Where Norman Binkley 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crieve Hall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.3K–50.9 mi499Compare →
Franklin Road AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–121.2 mi927Compare →
Genesis AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private1–121.4 mi71Compare →
The Oak Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–61.5 mi473Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#20 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

Norman Binkley Elementary is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Norman Binkley Elementary

Norman Binkley Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 714 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Norman Binkley Elementary

What grades does Norman Binkley Elementary serve?

Norman Binkley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Norman Binkley Elementary?

Norman Binkley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman Binkley Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Norman Binkley Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Norman Binkley Elementary rank in TN?

Norman Binkley Elementary ranks #391 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Norman Binkley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Norman Binkley Elementary 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 Norman Binkley Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Norman Binkley Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Norman Binkley Elementary a charter school?

No, Norman Binkley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Norman Binkley Elementary a Title I school?

No, Norman Binkley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
714
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
Area population (ZIP 37211)
77,117
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
32.1
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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