PENNINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pennington Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 290 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Pennington 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.

Pennington Elementary School is a public school located in the Donelson area of Nashville, Tennessee, and is part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the state while integrating various educational strategies to address the unique needs of its students, ensuring that every child is prepared for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic core, Pennington Elementary is known for fostering a strong sense of community and parent engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at enriching the student experience, including programs that promote inclusive learning. By prioritizing effective communication with families and maintaining a dedicated staff, Pennington Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of the Donna Hill neighborhood, providing a stable and nurturing space for its local youth.

For more information, contact Pennington Elementary at (615) 885-8918 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2817 Donna Hill DR
Nashville, TN 37214
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PENNINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nashville, TN with about 290 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Davidson County
Total Students:
290
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

* 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 290 students

White
57.6%
Hispanic/Latino
21.7%
Black or African American
12.8%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.