Paragon Mills Elementary

260 Paragon Mills RD
Nashville, TN 37211

schools.mnps.org/paragon-mills-elementary-school

647 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Paragon Mills Elementary School, located on Paragon Mills Road in Nashville, is a key institution within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply integrated into its South Nashville community. Its mission focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that supports both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students, ensuring that children from various backgrounds have the resources needed to succeed in an evolving urban landscape.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by utilizing the MNPS curriculum, which prioritizes core academic standards alongside creative and critical thinking skills. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and parental involvement, Paragon Mills aims to create a supportive partnership between educators and families. With its dedication to equity and student-centered learning, the school remains a vital pillar for early childhood and elementary education in the Nashville area.

647

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paragon Mills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	428
Black	113
Asian	43
Two or More	10

Hispanic
428 (66.2%)
Black
113 (17.5%)
White
53 (8.2%)
Asian
43 (6.6%)
Two or More
10 (1.5%)

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:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)333-5170
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/paragon-mills-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 70

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paragon Mills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paragon Mills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	311	48.1%
Male	336	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)