Donelson Elementary

12140 Donelson Farms PKWY
Arlington, TN 38002

843 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Donelson Elementary School is located in Arlington, Tennessee, and serves as a key educational institution within the Arlington Community Schools (ACS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school emphasizes both core academic excellence and the development of essential social and life skills, preparing children for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

As a member of the ACS district, Donelson Elementary benefits from a strong community-oriented culture and a commitment to high instructional standards. The school integrates modern technology and collaborative learning practices to ensure students are engaged and challenged. Furthermore, the administration and faculty prioritize open communication with parents and the local community, creating a partnership-based environment that supports student achievement, extracurricular involvement, and overall personal growth within the Arlington area.

843

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donelson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	572
Hispanic	88
Black	108
Asian	23
Two or More	50
American Indian	2

White
572 (67.9%)
Black
108 (12.8%)
Hispanic
88 (10.4%)
Two or More
50 (5.9%)
Asian
23 (2.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Yes
District:	Arlington
Phone:	(901)389-6973
Website:	http://www.acsk-12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 26

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 166

Grade 5 153