Excellent
#7 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 1% in state
Waverly-belmont Elementary School
Elementary School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2301 10th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37204
- Math 60% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waverly-belmont Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Waverly-belmont Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,341
Median home value
$832,000
Median rent
$1,703/mo
College educated
77.1%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37204; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grow AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Christ the King SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Children's House of NashvillePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Hermitage HallPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | 3–12 | 1.1 mi | 88 | 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
- #3 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
Waverly-belmont Elementary School is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waverly-belmont Elementary School
Waverly-belmont Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waverly-belmont Elementary School
What grades does Waverly-belmont Elementary School serve?
Waverly-belmont Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Waverly-belmont Elementary School?
Waverly-belmont Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly-belmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly-belmont Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waverly-belmont Elementary School rank in TN?
Waverly-belmont Elementary School ranks #7 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Waverly-belmont Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waverly-belmont Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Waverly-belmont Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waverly-belmont Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Waverly-belmont Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waverly-belmont Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waverly-belmont Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waverly-belmont Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (615) 800-7690
- Area population (ZIP 37204)
- 17,004
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 37204; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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