Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fall-hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fall-hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fall-hamilton Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. May 24, 2026
School Motto
Together we lead, together we learn, and together we have the power to change the world!
School Rankings
Fall-hamilton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fall-hamilton Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1304 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
70%
21%
White
6%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fall-hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Fall-hamilton Elementary School is ranked #1304 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Fall-hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Fall-hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glendale Elementary School, Carter-lawrence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Fall-hamilton Elementary School?
265 students attend Fall-hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fall-hamilton Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fall-hamilton Elementary School?
Fall-hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fall-hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Fall-hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fall-hamilton Elementary School part of?
Fall-hamilton Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Fall-hamilton Elementary School located?
Fall-hamilton Elementary School is located in the South Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in South Nashville.
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