KIPP NASHVILLE COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 135 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st 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 7 teachers, KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary (KIPP NCP), located on Knight Road in Nashville, is part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, a national system of public charter schools. The school focuses on a college-preparatory curriculum designed to close the opportunity gap by providing students in underserved communities with a rigorous academic foundation. Its mission emphasizes not only academic mastery but also the development of character strengths and life skills necessary for students to succeed in college and beyond.

The school is known for its highly structured learning environment, extended school hours, and a strong culture of community. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a supportive classroom atmosphere, KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary aims to foster a love of learning while preparing students for the transition to middle school and high school. The school works closely with families to ensure that students are meeting high expectations, focusing on a holistic approach that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth.

For more information, contact KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary at (615) 226-4484 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3410 Knight RD
Nashville, TN 37207
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KIPP NASHVILLE COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Nashville, TN with about 135 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
District:
Davidson County
Total Students:
135
Teachers:
7.7
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
Kindergarten
1st 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 135 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP NASHVILLE COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 86% of the student body.

Black or African American
85.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.4%
Two or more races
3.7%
White
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

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.