DONELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Donelson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Arlington school district, located in Arlington, TN with about 814 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, Donelson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Donelson Elementary School is located in Arlington, Tennessee, and serves as a key educational institution within the Arlington Community Schools (ACS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school emphasizes both core academic excellence and the development of essential social and life skills, preparing children for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

As a member of the ACS district, Donelson Elementary benefits from a strong community-oriented culture and a commitment to high instructional standards. The school integrates modern technology and collaborative learning practices to ensure students are engaged and challenged. Furthermore, the administration and faculty prioritize open communication with parents and the local community, creating a partnership-based environment that supports student achievement, extracurricular involvement, and overall personal growth within the Arlington area.

For more information, contact Donelson Elementary at (901) 389-6973 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12140 Donelson Farms PKWY
Arlington, TN 38002
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DONELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Arlington, TN with about 814 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Arlington
Total Students:
814
Teachers:
46.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 814 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DONELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
75.8%
Black or African American
11.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.6%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.