Pennington Elementary

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308 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

308

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pennington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	66
Black	50
Asian	2
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
163 (52.9 %)
Hispanic
66 (21.4 %)
Black
50 (16.2 %)
Two or More
26 (8.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)885-8918
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/pennington-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 18

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pennington Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pennington Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	143	46.4%
Male	165	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)