Dan Mills Elementary

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606 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dan Mills Elementary School is a vibrant public school located in the Inglewood neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school is well-regarded for its diverse community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. By emphasizing academic growth alongside social-emotional development, Dan Mills aims to provide a strong foundation for its young learners, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of its student population.

Beyond its core academics, Dan Mills Elementary is known for being a focal point of the local Inglewood community. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and community involvement, which help sustain enrichment programs and school events. With a focus on inclusivity and collaboration, the school encourages family engagement to ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive throughout their foundational years of education.

606

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dan Mills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	406
Hispanic	103
Black	64
Asian	3
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
406 (67.0%)
Hispanic
103 (17.0%)
Black
64 (10.6%)
Two or More
29 (4.8%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (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:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)262-6677
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/dan-mills-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 16

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dan Mills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dan Mills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	298	49.2%
Male	308	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)