The Historic Nolensville School, is a former public school in Nolensville, Tennessee, that had for many years served as the community's recreation center. The school was built in 1937 using a Rosenwald School plan.
Serving 888 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nolensville Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nolensville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nolensville Elementary School's student population of 888 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
888 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Nolensville Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nolensville Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
4%
21%
White
73%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nolensville Elementary School's ranking?
Nolensville Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Nolensville Elementary School often compared to?
Nolensville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Nolensville Elementary School?
888 students attend Nolensville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Nolensville Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nolensville Elementary School?
Nolensville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nolensville Elementary School offer ?
Nolensville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nolensville Elementary School part of?
Nolensville Elementary School is part of Williamson County School District.
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