D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Bellshire Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1128 Bell Grimes LN, Nashville, TN 37207
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 0th percentile in Tennessee
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
359
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%0/1003.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 56% 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 −17 points worse 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 proficiency3% (−26 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−23 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
Black3%3%reading -12 pts, math -9 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -13 pts, math -13 pts4th 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 1128 Bell Grimes LN
City Nashville
ZIP Code 37207
District 4703180
NCES School ID 470318001262
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37207

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,973
Per Capita Income $30,508
Poverty Rate 20.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%
High School or Higher 86.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $292,700
Median Rent $1,163
Owner-Occupied 56.6%
Renter-Occupied 43.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bellshire Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 73.8%
Hispanic/Latino 17.0%
White 4.7%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 359
Teachers (FTE) 23.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bellshire Elementary?
Bellshire Elementary has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Bellshire Elementary?
Bellshire Elementary has 359 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Bellshire Elementary serve?
Bellshire Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bellshire Elementary receive per student?
Bellshire Elementary receives $17,219 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bellshire Elementary in 37207 ▼
Avg Home Value
$374,536
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,943
1-Year Change
+1.1%
% Renters
43.4%

Other Schools in 37207

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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