Eakin Elementary

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544 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Eakin Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the heart of Nashville’s Hillsboro-West End neighborhood. As part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district, it serves a diverse student population and is well-known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor. The school is particularly recognized for its implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global awareness, and critical thinking skills to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world.

Beyond its academic focus, Eakin is noted for its active parental involvement and enrichment opportunities. The school fosters a collaborative environment where families, teachers, and the local community work together to support student development through arts, athletics, and various extracurricular activities. Situated in a historic residential area, Eakin serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a reputation for being an inclusive, high-performing educational environment that prioritizes both personal character development and scholastic achievement.

544

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eakin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	36
Black	169
Asian	65
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

White
232 (42.6%)
Black
169 (31.1%)
Asian
65 (11.9%)
Two or More
41 (7.5%)
Hispanic
36 (6.6%)
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)298-8076
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/eakin-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Eakin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Eakin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	284	52.2%
Male	260	47.8%

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