Excellent
#75 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 4% in state
Percy Priest Elementary
Elementary School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County elementary school where students score 49 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1700 Otter Creek RD, Nashville, TN 37215
- Math 85% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Percy Priest Elementary score 83% 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 11 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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 Percy Priest Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,156
Median home value
$959,100
Median rent
$1,870/mo
College educated
80.6%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37215; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Academy at the Learning LabPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | 3–12 | 2.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| The Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Montessori CentrePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.5 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| St Paul Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | K–6 | 2.5 mi | 316 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Percy Priest Elementary is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Percy Priest Elementary
Percy Priest Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Percy Priest Elementary
What grades does Percy Priest Elementary serve?
Percy Priest Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Percy Priest Elementary?
Percy Priest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Percy Priest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Percy Priest Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Percy Priest Elementary rank in TN?
Percy Priest Elementary ranks #75 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Percy Priest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Percy Priest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Percy Priest Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Percy Priest Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Percy Priest Elementary a charter school?
No, Percy Priest Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Percy Priest Elementary a Title I school?
No, Percy Priest Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.1%
- Phone
- (615) 298-8416
- Area population (ZIP 37215)
- 22,188
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 37215; 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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