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#733 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 41% in state
Pennington Elementary
Elementary School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2817 Donna Hill DR, Nashville, TN 37214
- Math 28% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pennington Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below 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 15 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 Pennington 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,969
Median home value
$315,000
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37214; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| East End Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 756 | Compare → |
| Dan Mills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Donelson Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 583 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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
- #49 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
Pennington Elementary is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pennington Elementary
Pennington Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 295 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #733 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pennington Elementary
What grades does Pennington Elementary serve?
Pennington Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pennington Elementary?
Pennington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennington Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pennington Elementary rank in TN?
Pennington Elementary ranks #733 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Pennington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pennington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Pennington Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pennington Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pennington Elementary a charter school?
No, Pennington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pennington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pennington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (615) 885-8918
- Area population (ZIP 37214)
- 30,547
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 37214; 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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