Paragon Mills Elementary

260 Paragon Mills RD
Nashville, TN 37211

schools.mnps.org/paragon-mills-elementary-school

566 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Paragon Mills Elementary School, located on Paragon Mills Road in Nashville, is a key institution within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply integrated into its South Nashville community. Its mission focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that supports both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students, ensuring that children from various backgrounds have the resources needed to succeed in an evolving urban landscape.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by utilizing the MNPS curriculum, which prioritizes core academic standards alongside creative and critical thinking skills. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and parental involvement, Paragon Mills aims to create a supportive partnership between educators and families. With its dedication to equity and student-centered learning, the school remains a vital pillar for early childhood and elementary education in the Nashville area.

566

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paragon Mills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	322
Black	124
Asian	41
Two or More	13

Hispanic
322 (56.9 %)
Black
124 (21.9 %)
White
66 (11.7 %)
Asian
41 (7.2 %)
Two or More
13 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)333-5170
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/paragon-mills-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paragon Mills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	68
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paragon Mills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	274	48.4%
Male	292	51.6%

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