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Nashville Primary School

1201 N Eighth St
Nashville, AR 71852
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 577 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Nashville Primary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30% in AR
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nashville Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Nashville Primary School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Nashville Primary School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashville Primary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#269 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
60-64%
38%
35-39%
40%
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
20%
19%
White
54%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nashville Primary School's ranking?
Nashville Primary School is ranked #269 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Nashville Primary School?
577 students attend Nashville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Nashville Primary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nashville Primary School?
Nashville Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nashville Primary School offer ?
Nashville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nashville Primary School part of?
Nashville Primary School is part of Nashville School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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