School Overview
Hattie Cotton STEM Magnet Elementary School, located in the Highland Heights neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee, is a specialized educational institution within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. As a STEM-focused magnet school, it emphasizes an integrated approach to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to preparing pupils for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce by blending core academic subjects with innovative, project-based curriculum.

The school is deeply embedded in its local community, focusing on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging its magnet status, Hattie Cotton offers specialized resources and enrichment opportunities designed to engage students in real-world applications of their studies. With its prime location on West Greenwood Avenue, the school remains a key educational hub in East Nashville, striving to maintain high standards of instruction while helping students cultivate a lifelong curiosity for discovery and scientific exploration.
221
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hattie Cotton Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White16
Hispanic56
Black142
Asian1
Two or More6
  • Black
    142 (64.3%)
  • Hispanic
    56 (25.3%)
  • White
    16 (7.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Davidson County
Phone: (615)262-6981
Website: http://schools.mnps.org/hattie-cotton-stem-magnet-elementary-school
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hattie Cotton Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten19
Kindergarten38
Grade 132
Grade 228
Grade 340
Grade 434
Grade 530
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hattie Cotton Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11351.1%
Male10848.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)