Tom Joy Elementary

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456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tom Joy Elementary School is a public school located in the Buena Vista/North Nashville area and is part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school serves a diverse student population, placing a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to reach their academic potential. Its curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the MNPS district while providing the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction, Tom Joy Elementary focuses on the "whole child" by offering various extracurricular opportunities and community engagement initiatives. The school maintains a commitment to equity and inclusivity, striving to bridge achievement gaps through targeted support and dedicated faculty. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Tom Joy aims to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative learning space that prepares its young learners to become active and productive citizens in the Nashville community.

456

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tom Joy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	144
Black	245
Asian	4
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Black
245 (53.7 %)
Hispanic
144 (31.6 %)
White
46 (10.1 %)
Two or More
16 (3.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)262-6724
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/tom-joy-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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 40

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tom Joy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tom Joy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	221	48.5%
Male	235	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)