Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Haywood 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 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haywood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Haywood Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Haywood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haywood Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1509 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
71%
15%
Black
11%
21%
White
7%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Haywood Elementary School's ranking?
Haywood Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Haywood Elementary School often compared to?
Haywood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glencliff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Haywood Elementary School?
565 students attend Haywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Haywood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haywood Elementary School?
Haywood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Haywood Elementary School offer ?
Haywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haywood Elementary School part of?
Haywood Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Haywood Elementary School located?
Haywood Elementary School is located in the Hillbrook neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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