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Nashville Primary School

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Nashville Primary School ranks 194 th of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-3

194^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Nashville Primary School is an elementary school located in Nashville, Arkansas, serving 577 students in grades K-3. The school is part of the Nashville School District, which is ranked 80 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nashville Primary School consistently outperforms the state average in all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 38% in ELA, 37.3% in Reading, 46.7% in Mathematics, and 37.3% in Science, all of which were higher than the state averages. The school's performance has been relatively stable over the past few years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 117 and 325 out of around 500 Arkansas elementary schools. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.1% to 99.48% over the past few years, indicating that it serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Randy Hughes Elementary, Joann Walters Elementary, and Murfreesboro Elementary, Nashville Primary School has significantly higher test scores and a more favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 15.4 over the past few years. This suggests that the school may have effective strategies and practices in place to support student learning and achievement, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges.

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 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (61st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg39%

Arkansas avg36%

194^th of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From bottom 32% (2016) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 250Nashville 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
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 (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics47%+8 vs state

English Language Arts38%+3 vs state

Reading37%~ state avg

Science37%~ 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 (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Science (2025)					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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 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%)	60.3	194^th of 495 public elementary schools	60.8%		42.4	298^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.0%	104	38.0				38.0	37.3				37.3	46.7				46.7	37.3				37.3	$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%)	25	390^th of 495 public elementary schools	21.2%		20.3	424^th of 497 public elementary schools	14.7%	34	10.0	27.2	16.6	29.2	19.8	16.7	31.8	20.0	37.5	25.5	20.0	40.9	23.3	33.3	28.3	16.6	27.2	23.3	16.7	20.7	$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%)	59	203^rd of 495 public elementary schools	59.0%		60.9	201^st of 497 public elementary schools	59.6%	2	53.8	34.0	35.3	44.9	41.8	50.0	32.2	29.4	40.8	38.0	51.9	47.3	29.4	40.8	42.5	46.2	41.8	25.5	34.6	37.2	$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%)	45.7	284^th of 495 public elementary schools	42.6%		38.2	328^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.0%	44	34.6	31.7	35.3	29.8	32.9	34.6	34.2	33.4	34.0	34.0	34.6	31.7	27.5	53.2	36.6	36.4	36.6	27.5	25.5	31.4	$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%)	18.3	421^st of 495 public elementary schools	14.9%		18.7	430^th of 497 public elementary schools	13.5%	9	12.5	26.9	4.0	4.2	12.1	8.3	23.1	8.0	8.3	12.1	25.0	61.5	20.0	4.2	28.3	8.4	34.6	24.0	12.5	20.2	$13,209	$3,834	$9,375

Frequently Asked Questions about Nashville Primary School

Is Nashville Primary School a good school?

Nashville Primary School ranks 194^th of 495 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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