Stanford Elementary

Stanford Elementary is a public PK–5 school serving 435 students in Nashville, Tennessee. It earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — placing it sixth among Nashville's 118 public schools and 38th out of 1,785 public schools statewide. That standing means Stanford outperforms 98% of Tennessee's public schools, a margin that positions it among the state's strongest elementary programs.

Academic and growth scores drive the composite. The school logs a 9.2 academic score, reflecting solid proficiency across grade levels, alongside a 9.6 growth score — a standout figure signaling that students advance well beyond expected annual progress. At a student-teacher ratio of 16.7 to 1, the school keeps class sizes manageable enough for consistent individual attention throughout the elementary grades.

For families comparing schools in Nashville, the data points to a clear conclusion: Stanford Elementary ranks 34th of 1,002 Tennessee elementary schools, and its combination of high baseline achievement with exceptional growth is rare at this level. Fewer than 2% of Tennessee public schools post stronger overall results. Parents who prioritize both where their child starts and how fast they progress will find both benchmarks satisfied here.