Cora Howe School

1928 Greenwood AVE
Nashville, TN 37206

schools.mnps.org/cora-howe-school

78 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Cora Howe School, located in the East Nashville area, serves as a specialized institution within the Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school is uniquely designed to provide a highly structured, therapeutic learning environment for students who require additional support beyond the traditional classroom setting. By prioritizing social-emotional learning and behavioral development, the school aims to help students navigate challenges and cultivate the necessary skills for long-term academic and personal success.

The school’s approach is rooted in fostering a supportive community where individualized attention is a primary focus. By utilizing small class sizes and a dedicated staff of educators and support professionals, Cora Howe creates a tailored educational experience that focuses on meeting each student's specific behavioral and academic needs. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for families and students seeking an environment that balances rigorous educational standards with the emotional interventions required to thrive.

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

3.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cora Howe School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	4
Black	38
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Black
38 (48.7%)
White
27 (34.6%)
Two or More
6 (7.7%)
Hispanic
4 (5.1%)
Asian
2 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)612-2545
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/cora-howe-school
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.4
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

Grade 1 2

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 7

Grade 10 8

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 14