A. Z. Kelley Elementary

schools.mnps.org/az-kelley-elementary-school

840 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

A.Z. Kelley Elementary School, located in Antioch, Tennessee, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4 as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. Named after a prominent local community leader and civil rights advocate, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive environment for its diverse student population. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the state’s rigorous educational standards while fostering a culture of inclusivity and engagement.

The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding Antioch community, providing students with access to essential academic resources, extracurricular activities, and support services. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, A.Z. Kelley Elementary encourages active family involvement and maintains a strong partnership with local stakeholders. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school aims to cultivate a safe and enriching atmosphere where children can develop both foundational literacy and numeracy skills as well as essential social-emotional competencies.

840

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A. Z. Kelley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	274
Black	313
Asian	106
Two or More	26

Black
313 (37.3%)
Hispanic
274 (32.6%)
White
121 (14.4%)
Asian
106 (12.6%)
Two or More
26 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)941-7535
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/az-kelley-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 151

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 114