Donelson Elementary School

Donelson Elementary is a highly rated public elementary school.

Donelson Elementary boasts a 79% student math proficiency.

Donelson Elementary students enjoy a 15-1 student-teacher ratio.

Donelson Elementary educates around 880 students.

Donelson Elementary offers classes from PK through 5th grade.

Donelson Elementary is a part of Arlington Community Schools.

Donelson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

12140 Donelson Farms Pky, Arlington, TN

Arlington Community Schools

852 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Cherry Davidson

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
73%

Reading Proficiency
66%

Annual Tuition
$0

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

66%

Math Proficiency

73%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

1.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

580:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.8%

Male

49.2%

White

68.4%

Black

12.9%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

6.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.5%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best Public ES Teachers in Tennessee

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/21/2023

My daughter just started kindergarten here. She loves going to school everyday. She has made tremendous progress within 4 weeks here! The teachers are amazing, supportive, and very good at communicating your child’s needs. We are happy to be a part of Donelson family.

5.0 parent

4/29/2021

This page hasn’t updated in a while. There’s a new and much improved principle and she does not tolerate bullying. My son has done so well at Donelson and it is an amazing school. All of his teachers so far have gone above and beyond to ensure their students success academically. My son has built so...

5.0 parent

11/6/2018

I would give this school a 10. This school prepared my daughter for our move up north to compete with other children at her same age. Thank you Donelson.

3.0 parent

5/14/2018

Overall a good school, teachers really go the extra mile in helping students academically, if you have issues with bullying the school is absolutely NO HELP AT ALL

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Arlington High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

International Harvester Park

Bike Trails
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Tennessee Shelby County Arlington 38002

Donelson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Arlington, TN, in the Lakeland neighborhood, and is served by the Arlington Community Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 852 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Donelson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arlington High School, Arlington Middle School, Arlington Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Arlington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Donelson Elementary School.

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