KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School

Charter School 334 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School, located in the East Nashville neighborhood, is a tuition-free, public charter school that is part of the broader KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network. The school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment paired with a strong emphasis on character development. By maintaining a longer school day and year, KIPP Academy Nashville aims to bridge the achievement gap and prepare its students—ranging from kindergarten through fourth grade—for success in middle school, high school, and eventually college and career.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for its "whole-child" approach, which prioritizes building a supportive community culture that emphasizes values like grit, curiosity, and teamwork. The school maintains a close partnership with families, fostering a collaborative environment to ensure students meet high academic standards. As part of a national network with a proven track record, KIPP Academy Nashville utilizes data-driven instruction and high-quality teacher coaching to tailor learning to the needs of its diverse student body in the Nashville area.

334

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

41.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	15
Black	287
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Black
287 (85.9 %)
Two or More
20 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.5 %)
White
11 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)989-9963
Website:	http://kippnashville.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	41.8
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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	167	50%
Male	167	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)