DuPont Elementary

schools.mnps.org/dupont-elementary-school

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

DuPont Elementary School, located in the historic Old Hickory community of Tennessee, is a public school serving students as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. Situated at 1311 9th Street, the school is deeply rooted in its local neighborhood, reflecting the unique identity of the Old Hickory area. It offers a standard elementary curriculum designed to meet state educational benchmarks while fostering a supportive environment for foundational learning.

The school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and academic development, aiming to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. By leveraging resources provided by the MNPS district, DuPont Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social development. For families seeking more specific information regarding current academic programs, extracurricular activities, or enrollment procedures, the school’s official MNPS portal serves as the primary resource for updates and school-specific announcements.

370

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DuPont Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	66
Black	82
Asian	2
Two or More	46

White
174 (47.0 %)
Black
82 (22.2 %)
Hispanic
66 (17.8 %)
Two or More
46 (12.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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)847-7305
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/dupont-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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 37

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 53