Percy Priest Elementary

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553 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Percy Priest Elementary, located in the affluent Green Hills area of Nashville, Tennessee, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district, the school has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, often ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in the region. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum, dedicated teaching staff, and a high level of parental involvement, which fosters a supportive and collaborative community environment.

Beyond its academic focus, Percy Priest emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. The school benefits from an active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) that frequently funds technology upgrades, arts programming, and campus improvements. With its combination of a well-resourced learning environment and a strong sense of community, Percy Priest remains a sought-after institution for families in the Nashville area.

553

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Percy Priest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	468
Hispanic	26
Black	12
Asian	22
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
468 (84.6%)
Hispanic
26 (4.7%)
Two or More
23 (4.2%)
Asian
22 (4.0%)
Black
12 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)298-8416
Website:	http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Percy_Priest_Elementary_School
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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 89

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Percy Priest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Percy Priest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	44.3%
Male	308	55.7%

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