Donelson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arlington, Tennessee 38002 · Arlington
#34 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#1926 of 50,301 nationally
About Donelson Elementary
Donelson Elementary is a public elementary located in Arlington, in the Arlington school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 843 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 34th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (77th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 843.
There are 6 schools in Arlington; Donelson Elementary ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)83%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Donelson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Donelson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Arlington High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,674 students · 2.7 km away
Arlington Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
926 students · 3.7 km away
Arlington Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
960 students · 3.9 km away
Lakeland Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
1,029 students · 6.2 km away
Lakeland Preparatory School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 5–11
1,509 students · 8.2 km away
Mt. Pisgah Middle/High
Cordova · Public middle · Grades 6–9
498 students · 11 km away
Barret's Chapel Elementary/Middle
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
300 students · 12 km away
Bon Lin Elementary School
Bartlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students · 12 km away
Macon-Hall Elementary
Cordova · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,070 students · 12 km away
Bon Lin Middle School
Bartlett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
677 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Cason Lane Academy
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
844 students
Milan Elementary
Milan · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
846 students
A. Z. Kelley Elementary
Antioch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
840 students
West Elementary
Mt Juliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
849 students
Grahamwood Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
Bailey Station Elementary School
Collierville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Donelson Elementary a good school?
Donelson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 86.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #34 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Donelson Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Donelson Elementary ranks #34 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #1926 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Donelson Elementary?
Donelson Elementary had 843 students in 2025.
Is Donelson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Donelson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Donelson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Donelson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.