Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fall-hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Fall-hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Fall-hamilton Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Fall-hamilton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fall-hamilton Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1315 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
66%
21%
White
10%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Fall-hamilton Elementary School is ranked #1315 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Fall-hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Fall-hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glendale Elementary School, Carter-lawrence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Fall-hamilton Elementary School?
288 students attend Fall-hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fall-hamilton Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fall-hamilton Elementary School?
Fall-hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fall-hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Fall-hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fall-hamilton Elementary School part of?
Fall-hamilton Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Fall-hamilton Elementary School located?
Fall-hamilton Elementary School is located in the South Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in South Nashville.
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