A+
Excellent
93/100

Donelson Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 12140 Donelson Farms PKWY, Arlington, TN 38002
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 96th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.01 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Tennessee for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

93
Repit Score
out of 100
852
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%96/1002.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.01 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.27 in 2009–19; 60th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 8% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+33 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency79% (+54 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%82%reading +21 pts, math +37 pts95th percentile (list)
Black45%65%reading +30 pts, math +53 pts100th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%75%reading +35 pts, math +55 pts98th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 12140 Donelson Farms PKWY
City Arlington
ZIP Code 38002
District 4700152
NCES School ID 470015202197
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38002

Understanding the community around Donelson Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $109,364
Per Capita Income $45,319
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%
High School or Higher 96.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $333,300
Median Rent $1,505
Owner-Occupied 83.7%
Renter-Occupied 16.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Donelson Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 69.4%
Black 12.8%
Hispanic/Latino 8.7%
Two or More Races 6.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 852
Teachers (FTE) 56.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Donelson Elementary?
Donelson Elementary has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Donelson Elementary?
Donelson Elementary has 852 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Donelson Elementary serve?
Donelson Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Donelson Elementary receive per student?
Donelson Elementary receives $10,918 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Donelson Elementary in 38002 ▼
Avg Home Value
$411,779
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,025
1-Year Change
+0.3%
% Renters
16.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026