Serving 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nolan Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Nolan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Nolan Elementary School's student population of 727 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Nolan Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nolan Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#11 out of 1728 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
89%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Nolan Elementary School's ranking?
Nolan Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Nolan Elementary School often compared to?
Nolan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thrasher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Nolan Elementary School?
727 students attend Nolan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Nolan Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nolan Elementary School?
Nolan Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nolan Elementary School offer ?
Nolan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nolan Elementary School part of?
Nolan Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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