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Nashville Primary School

Q: Is Nashville Primary School a good school?

Nashville Primary School ranks 215 th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-3

215^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Nashville Primary School in Nashville, AR, serves 569 students from Kindergarten through 3rd grade and is part of the Nashville School District, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 63rd percentile among Arkansas districts.

This school stands out for its exceptional performance in Mathematics, with 55.5% of students proficient—11.4 percentage points above the state average and the highest rate among nearby schools like Murfreesboro Elementary School (49.2%) and Joann Walters Elementary School. Despite serving a student population where 99.47% qualify for free or reduced lunch—the highest rate in the comparison group—Nashville Primary achieves strong academic results, particularly in math. The school has shown impressive resilience, climbing from the 34th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 56th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year, a 16-point improvement that signals effective leadership and instructional strategies. While its English Language Arts (43.1%) and Reading (42.5%) scores are slightly above state averages, Science (41.7%) falls below, creating a clear profile as a "Math School" where that subject drives its overall ranking.

Compared to other schools in the area, Nashville Primary is the largest, nearly double the size of Murfreesboro Elementary (383 students), yet maintains a moderate student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1—similar to Murfreesboro (15.3:1) and lower than the state average. Notably, it spends just $10,414 per student, significantly less than Mineral Springs Elementary School ($18,953) and Randy Hughes Elementary School ($13,209), yet achieves higher academic outcomes, suggesting efficient resource use. This combination of strong math performance, economic challenges, and cost-effective operations makes Nashville Primary a standout leader among rural Arkansas elementary schools.

569

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,414

Per pupil spending ?

99.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1201 North Eighth St.
Nashville, AR 71852

(870) 845-3510

District: Nashville School District

Students who attend Nashville Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Nashville Elementary School
	Nashville Junior High School
High:	Nashville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.2%

Hispanic:

25.3%

African American:

19.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 32nd percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 24 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (56th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg43%

Arkansas avg41%

215^th of 494

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 24 pts since 2016

From bottom 32% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

93^rd of 254Nashville School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	57.1	215 of 494	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.3	194 of 495	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.4	298 of 497	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.2	325 of 492	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.3	184 of 487	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.3	220 of 496	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.8	117 of 488	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	67.6	153 of 480	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.5	191 of 485	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	39.9	336 of 494	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics56%+11 vs state

English Language Arts43%+4 vs state

Reading42%~ state avg

Science42%~ state avg

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by a parent
Thursday, August 25, 2022

My experience with Nashville Primary as both a former student and now a parent of three has been overall positive and enjoyable. The faculty and administration make great strides to involve all parents in decisions and activities. The teachers are knowledgeable, kind and very supportive when it comes to teaching, accommodating, and motivating the students. The atmosphere is both exciting and encouraging and that is a hard mix to find these days. Great props to the staff and to the hard working students for keeping these traditions alive. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Algebra (2026)					ATLAS Geometry (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					ATLAS Biology (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 3rd Grade	ATLAS Algebra 4th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 5th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 6th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 3rd Grade	ATLAS Geometry 4th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 5th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 6th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 3rd Grade	ATLAS Biology 4th Grade	ATLAS Biology 5th Grade	ATLAS Biology 6th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nashville Primary School	Public	K-3	1201 North Eighth St.	Nashville	71852	Howard County	Nashville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 845-3510	569	36	15.7	99.5%	297 (52.2%)	111 (19.5%)	144 (25.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	57.1	215^th of 494 public elementary schools	56.5%		60.3	194^th of 495 public elementary schools	60.8%	21	43.2				43.2	42.5				42.5	55.5				55.5											41.8				41.8						$10,414	$1,602	$8,812
Mineral Springs Elementary School	Public	K-6	130 West McCrary St	Mineral Springs	71851	Howard County	Mineral Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 287-4746	204	20	10.0	87.3%	40 (19.6%)	116 (56.9%)	29 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.3%)	27.3	393^rd of 494 public elementary schools	20.4%		25	390^th of 495 public elementary schools	21.2%	3	20.8	24.0	30.0	28.0	25.5	20.8	24.0	40.0	28.0	27.7	16.7	32.0	45.0	64.0	39.4											16.7	36.0	30.0	24.0	26.6						$18,953	$1,956	$16,997
Murfreesboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	605 3rd Avenue	Murfreesboro	71958	Pike County	South Pike County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 285-2193	383	25	15.3	99.2%	330 (86.2%)	8 (2.1%)	18 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	46.8	277^th of 494 public elementary schools	43.9%		59	203^rd of 495 public elementary schools	59.0%	74	33.3	35.4	33.3	40.4	35.7	36.1	39.6	33.3	40.4	37.3	58.3	62.5	35.2	44.7	49.2											36.1	54.2	24.1	36.2	37.3						$13,412	$1,787	$11,625
Joann Walters Elementary School	Public	K-6	800 Old Hwy 70 West	Dierks	71833	Howard County	Dierks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 286-2015	288	20	14.6	86.5%	233 (80.9%)	2 (0.7%)	40 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	52.2	245^th of 494 public elementary schools	50.4%		45.7	284^th of 495 public elementary schools	42.6%	39	37.5	33.3	45.0	45.3	40.1	37.5	33.3	42.5	43.4	39.0	47.5	40.7	40.0	50.9	44.9											47.5	38.9	35.0	50.9	43.3						$11,779	$1,491	$10,288
Randy Hughes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6003 Hwy 29 N	Blevins	71825	Hempstead County	Blevins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 874-2283	196	15	12.9	89.3%	125 (63.8%)	28 (14.3%)	30 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.6%)	9.7	466^th of 494 public elementary schools	5.7%		18.3	421^st of 495 public elementary schools	14.9%	45	27.8	4.8	25.9	9.1	17.0	22.2	9.5	25.9	18.2	19.3	11.1	14.3	22.2	13.6	15.9											22.2	9.5	25.9	9.1	17.0						$13,209	$3,834	$9,375

Frequently Asked Questions about Nashville Primary School

Is Nashville Primary School a good school?

Nashville Primary School ranks 215^th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nashville Primary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 569 students attended Nashville Primary School.

What schools do graduates of Nashville Primary School attend?

Students who attend Nashville Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nashville Elementary School
Middle : Nashville Junior High School
High : Nashville High School

What is the racial makeup of Nashville Primary School?

Students at Nashville Primary School are 52% White, 25% Hispanic, 20% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Nashville Primary School in?

Nashville School District

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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