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#353 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 20% in state

Warner Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County

626 Russell ST, Nashville, TN 37206

Enrollment

390

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

7.9

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#353 of 1,786

In Nashville

#16 of 118

public schools

In district

#17 of 154

Davidson County

Academic growth

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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Warner Elementary

7.9/10

Elementary School in Nashville · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.6/10

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About Warner Elementary

Warner Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. Warner Elementary serves approximately 390 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Warner Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Warner Elementary show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.3 pts above district
  • This school 7.9 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.6
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

37% of students at Warner Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.6% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.1% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism37.4%

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

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 17.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 16.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↑ Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2017
Math
2.5%
ELA
2.5%
2018
Math
7.5%
ELA
7.5%
2019
Math
7.5%
ELA
7.5%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
7.5%
2021*
Math
7.5%
ELA
7.5%
2022
Math
20.2%
ELA
24.5%
2025
Math
31.6%
ELA
37.1%

* 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: 8.7/10.

How Warner Elementary Compares

See how Warner Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.9/10
80th percentile in TN
Academic
6.3/10
Average
Growth
8.7/10
Excellent
Environment
8.2/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
27 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
37.4%

Location

626 Russell ST, Nashville, TN 37206

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Warner Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lockeland Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Murrell at Glenn School (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Meigs Middle Nashville 0.3 mi 7.0
Explore Community School Nashville 0.5 mi 7.5
KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School Nashville 0.6 mi 5.9
Ross Early Learning Center Nashville 0.6 mi 4.0
Ida B. Wells Elementary Nashville 0.7 mi 6.2
East Nashville Magnet High School Nashville 0.7 mi 5.9
East Nashville Middle Nashville 0.7 mi 6.1
Murrell at Glenn School Nashville 1.1 mi 7.8
EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville 0.9 mi 8.2
TEMPLETON ACADEMY Nashville 1.4 mi 8.0
Lockeland Elementary Nashville 1.2 mi 9.4
Napier Elementary Nashville 1.5 mi 6.6
Hattie Cotton Elementary Nashville 1.5 mi 5.8
Lead Academy Nashville 1.6 mi 6.3
LEAD Cameron Nashville 1.6 mi 5.5
KIPP Academy Nashville Nashville 1.6 mi 4.6
KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School Nashville 1.7 mi 6.1
Hume - Fogg High Nashville 1.5 mi 8.0
Johnson Alternative Learning Center Nashville 1.8 mi 5.8
MONTESSORI EAST Nashville 1.7 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$88,605

Median Home Value

$529,400

Median Rent

$1,564/mo

Population

29,368

College Educated

59.5%

Homeownership

51%

Avg Commute

22.1 min

Poverty Rate

16.9%

Median Age

33

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Warner Elementary

What grades does Warner Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Warner Elementary?

Warner Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Warner Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Warner Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Warner Elementary rank in TN?

Warner Elementary ranks #353 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Warner Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Warner Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Warner Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Warner Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Warner Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Warner Elementary a Title I school?

No, Warner Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
82 Very Walkable
Transit Score
51 Good Transit
Bike Score
61 Bikeable

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Compare This School

How does Warner Elementary stack up?

Waverly-Belmont Elementary School
9.6
Sylvan Park Elementary
9.1
John B. Whitsitt Elementary
9.1
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.4%

District

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

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