Nashville Classical

School Overview
Nashville Classical Charter School, located in the East Nashville community at 1310 Ordway, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school is built upon a foundation of academic rigor and structured character development, utilizing a classical curriculum designed to prepare students for success in competitive high schools and beyond. By focusing on a "back-to-basics" approach, the school emphasizes mastery of core subjects—particularly literacy and mathematics—while fostering a disciplined environment that prioritizes excellence and personal responsibility.

The school’s culture is defined by its commitment to closing the achievement gap through high expectations and consistent instruction. Beyond academics, Nashville Classical places a significant emphasis on building a strong school community where students are taught to embody specific virtues, often integrating community service and civic engagement into the student experience. With its mission rooted in preparing all students for college, the school remains a prominent choice for families in the Metro Nashville area seeking a highly structured, achievement-oriented educational setting.
529
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
27.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nashville Classical
Demographic Student Count
White141
Hispanic47
Black322
Asian2
Two or More16
American Indian1
  • Black
    322 (60.9 %)
  • White
    141 (26.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    47 (8.9 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Davidson County
Phone: (615)538-5841
Website: http://www.nashvilleclassical.org/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 77
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 61
Grade 5 48
Grade 6 53
Grade 7 47
Grade 8 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nashville Classical
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten77
Grade 174
Grade 263
Grade 363
Grade 461
Grade 548
Grade 653
Grade 747
Grade 843
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nashville Classical
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26149.3%
Male26850.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)