DAN MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dan Mills Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 539 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Dan Mills Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Dan Mills Elementary School is a vibrant public school located in the Inglewood neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school is well-regarded for its diverse community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. By emphasizing academic growth alongside social-emotional development, Dan Mills aims to provide a strong foundation for its young learners, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of its student population.
Beyond its core academics, Dan Mills Elementary is known for being a focal point of the local Inglewood community. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and community involvement, which help sustain enrichment programs and school events. With a focus on inclusivity and collaboration, the school encourages family engagement to ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive throughout their foundational years of education.
For more information, contact Dan Mills Elementary at (615) 262-6677 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
DAN MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Nashville, TN with about 539 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Davidson County
- Total Students:
- 539
- Teachers:
- 33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 539 students
- White
- 66.0%
- Black or African American
- 14.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.