KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary School

Charter School 376 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School, located in the East Nashville neighborhood, is a tuition-free, public charter school that is part of the broader KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network. The school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment paired with a strong emphasis on character development. By maintaining a longer school day and year, KIPP Academy Nashville aims to bridge the achievement gap and prepare its students—ranging from kindergarten through fourth grade—for success in middle school, high school, and eventually college and career.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for its "whole-child" approach, which prioritizes building a supportive community culture that emphasizes values like grit, curiosity, and teamwork. The school maintains a close partnership with families, fostering a collaborative environment to ensure students meet high academic standards. As part of a national network with a proven track record, KIPP Academy Nashville utilizes data-driven instruction and high-quality teacher coaching to tailor learning to the needs of its diverse student body in the Nashville area.

376

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

47.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	17
Black	335
Two or More	11

Black
335 (89.1%)
Hispanic
17 (4.5%)
White
13 (3.5%)
Two or More
11 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)226-4484
Website:	http://kippnashville.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	47.0
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 75

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	192	51.1%
Male	184	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)