Purpose Prep

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Purpose Prep ranks 375 th of 1020 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter K-5

220 Venture CIR
Nashville, TN 37228

(615) 724-0705

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
375^th of 1,020 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,452

Student/teacher ratio: 35.7

Number of students: 393

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.1%

White:

5.9%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Purpose Prep ranks better than 63.2% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 15^th among 79 ranked elementary schools in the Davidson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.1%), White (5.9%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purpose Prep is 35.7. 81 elementary schools in the Davidson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purpose Prep is $16,452, which is the 8^th highest among 79 elementary schools in the Davidson County School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Purpose Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks Purpose Prep 375^th of 1020 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Purpose Prep in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Davidson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson County 122^nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Purpose Prep

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Rank History for all students at Purpose Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	85.88	99^th	997	90.1%
2019	69.13	237^th	985	75.9%
2021	24.44	749^th	983	23.8%
2022	80.80	139^th	1000	86.1%
2023	58.03	375^th	1020	63.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Purpose Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	94.50	8^th	877	99.1%
2019	83.07	45^th	821	94.5%
2021	38.70	487^th	823	40.8%
2022	93.21	15^th	858	98.3%
2023	72.44	133^rd	865	84.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Purpose Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	69.38	218^th	926	76.5%
2021	30.09	650^th	945	31.2%
2022	71.72	196^th	975	79.9%
2023	52.10	430^th	989	56.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Purpose Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	64.07	249^th	916	72.8%
2021	26.27	691^st	941	26.6%
2022	86.32	106^th	980	89.2%
2023	61.78	311^th	987	68.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Purpose Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	95.63	10^th	450	97.8%
2019	87.62	29^th	404	92.8%
2021	45.67	171^st	411	58.4%
2022	95.43	11^th	483	97.7%
2023	80.00	67^th	500	86.6%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, October 21, 2019

Very challenging but worth it in the end Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 21, 2019

I was first attracted to this school because it is a reward school. I now regret my decision because I see that the school is militant at best and abusive at worst. A newsletter came home that requested that all students bring a change of clothes because accidents happen. Yet, my fourth-grade son has complained that his teacher times students when they ask to go to the restroom and if they are not back in 2 minutes, they are disciplined. I have heard from others that their children have urinated on themselves. On at least three occasions during the 2018-2019 school year my son complained about the teacher yelling at them. This year his fourth grade teacher cursed at them. The administration covers up the bad behavior of the teachers and denies any of the accusations have occurred. There is no school counselor, no talking allowed at lunch or on the bus, no PTA, and no room parents. I’m truly sorry I ever put my sons in this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Purpose Prep

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	0	83	0	4	0	0	87
2015	3	170	1	8	0	1	183
2016	4	230	1	13	0	2	250
2017	3	278	2	12	1	4	300
2018	7	319	1	12	0	2	341
2019	14	350	1	13	2	4	384
2020	27	321	0	9	2	7	366
2021	36	351	0	10	2	10	409
2022	21	314	0	8	2	5	350
2023	23	350	0	13	1	6	393

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Purpose Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	87	1.0	87.0	86.2
2015	183	13.0	14.0	56.3
2016	250	6.0	41.6	74
2017	300	11.0	27.2	n/a
2018	341	13.0	26.2	n/a
2019	384	14.0	27.4	n/a
2020	366	15.0	24.4	n/a
2021	409	19.0	21.5	n/a
2022	350	17.0	20.5	n/a
2023	393	11.0	35.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Purpose Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	87	1.0	87.0	86.2
2015	183	13.0	14.0	56.3
2016	250	6.0	41.6	74
2017	300	11.0	27.2	n/a
2018	341	13.0	26.2	n/a
2019	384	14.0	27.4	n/a
2020	366	15.0	24.4	n/a
2021	409	19.0	21.5	n/a
2022	350	17.0	20.5	n/a
2023	393	11.0	35.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Purpose Prep

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$428 (7.9%)	$4,930 (90.5%)	$5,450
2020	$1,076 (8.6%)	$10,591 (84.7%)	$12,500
2021	$1,832 (11.1%)	$14,567 (88.5%)	$16,452

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Purpose Prep

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 237^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 375^th of 1020 Elementary schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Purpose Prep)	47.9	39.2	8.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)	34.3	30	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Purpose Prep)	41.7	55.4	13.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)	28.8	31.1	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Purpose Prep)	43.6	40.9	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)	36.2	33.4	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Purpose Prep)	57.7	61.4	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)	27.4	34.7	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Purpose Prep)	45.2	45.1	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Davidson County)	29.9	26.4	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Purpose Prep)	51.6	57.7	6.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Davidson County)	25.9	27.4	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	384	393	2.3%
African American	350	350
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	13	13
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	23	64.3%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%

Schools Near Purpose Prep

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				TNReady Mathematics (2023)				TNReady English Language Arts (2023)				TNReady Science (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Purpose Prep	Public, Charter	K-5	220 Venture CIR	Nashville	37228	Davidson County	Davidson County	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(615) 724-0705	393	11	35.7		23 (5.9%)	350 (89.1%)	13 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	58	375^th of 1020 public elementary schools	63.2%		80.8	139^th of 1000 public elementary schools	86.1%	236	39.2	40.9	71.0	45.1	55.4	61.4	53.1	57.7	32.4	35.2	38.7	34.7	$16,452	$1,832	$14,567
Hull-Jackson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1015 Kellow ST	Nashville	37208	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(615) 291-6601	411	24	17.1		16 (3.9%)	353 (85.9%)	21 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.9%)	11	939^th of 1020 public elementary schools	7.9%		19.4	826^th of 1000 public elementary schools	17.4%	113	15.9	16.2	20.0	16.8	11.4	24.3	10.0	15.8	22.7	18.9	10.0	18.8	$16,557	$1,584	$14,216
Jones Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 9th AVE	Nashville	37208	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(615) 291-6382	272	17	16.0		7 (2.6%)	240 (88.2%)	14 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	4.2	1014^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.6%		5.9	988^th of 1000 public elementary schools	1.2%	26		10.8		5.0	9.5	8.1		6.7	11.4	5.4		6.6	$14,633	$2,054	$12,156
Shwab Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Dickerson RD	Nashville	37207	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(615) 262-6725	337	26	13.2		27 (8.0%)	115 (34.1%)	182 (54.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	14.5	887^th of 1020 public elementary schools	13.0%		13.2	906^th of 1000 public elementary schools	9.4%	19	28.0	6.7	15.4	18.9	18.0		14.8	12.1	30.0	6.7	11.5	18.9	$15,540	$2,763	$12,138
Robert Churchwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1625 Dr. D. B. Todd Jr. BLVD	Nashville	37208	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(615) 687-4024	289	20	14.8		3 (1.0%)	251 (86.9%)	21 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	3.9	1019^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.1%					(n/a)					5.7	11.4	5.0	7.0		5.7	5.0		$15,080	$2,209	$12,198
Murrell at Glenn School	Public	K-8	322 Cleveland ST	Nashville	37207	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(615) 298-8070	32	16	1.9		4 (12.5%)	25 (78.1%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)								(n/a)	18.2			5.9					27.3			8.8	$49,000	$20,870	$27,408
Ida B. Wells Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	244 Foster ST	Nashville	37207	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(615) 291-6361	218	16	13.6		10 (4.6%)	184 (84.4%)	17 (7.8%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	15.9	871^st of 1020 public elementary schools	14.6%		8.5	968^th of 1000 public elementary schools	3.2%	97	24.1	26.7	12.0	21.4	24.1	16.7		14.3	24.1	23.3		16.7	$16,828	$3,946	$12,543
Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	2526 Dickerson RD	Nashville	37207	Davidson County	Davidson County	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(615) 650-5560	499	20	24.9		19 (3.8%)	342 (68.5%)	127 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	9.2	963^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	5.6%		12.6	913^th of 1000 public elementary schools	8.7%	50	12.8	10.2	13.8	11.8	14.0	25.6	13.3	18.8	16.0	13.5		13.2	$15,994	$2,097	$13,652
Ivanetta H. Davis Learning Center at Bordeaux	Public	PK	1910 South Hamilton ST	Nashville	37218	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(615) 291-6355	146	9	16.2		4 (2.7%)	136 (93.2%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)								(n/a)
Tom Joy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2201 Jones AVE	Nashville	37207	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(615) 262-6724	456	27	16.9		46 (10.1%)	245 (53.7%)	144 (31.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.5%)	6.5	994^th of 1020 public elementary schools	2.5%					(n/a)	6.9	7.9	6.7	7.2	13.7	20.3	6.7	14.3	12.2	14.3		11.0	$15,529	$2,337	$12,717

Frequently Asked Questions about Purpose Prep

What is the racial makeup of Purpose Prep?

Students at Purpose Prep are 89% African American, 6% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Purpose Prep in?

Davidson County

How many students attend Purpose Prep?

In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Purpose Prep.

Is Purpose Prep a good school?

Purpose Prep ranks 375^th of 1020 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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