KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary

www.kippnashville.org

Charter School 407 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary (KIPP NCP), located on Knight Road in Nashville, is part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, a national system of public charter schools. The school focuses on a college-preparatory curriculum designed to close the opportunity gap by providing students in underserved communities with a rigorous academic foundation. Its mission emphasizes not only academic mastery but also the development of character strengths and life skills necessary for students to succeed in college and beyond.

The school is known for its highly structured learning environment, extended school hours, and a strong culture of community. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a supportive classroom atmosphere, KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary aims to foster a love of learning while preparing students for the transition to middle school and high school. The school works closely with families to ensure that students are meeting high expectations, focusing on a holistic approach that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth.

407

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

40.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	58
Black	334
Asian	2
Two or More	6

Black
334 (82.1%)
Hispanic
58 (14.3%)
White
7 (1.7%)
Two or More
6 (1.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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://www.kippnashville.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	40.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 85

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	49.6%
Male	205	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)