Ida B. Wells Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Nashville, Tennessee 37207 · Davidson County
#902 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#50279 of 50,301 nationally
About Ida B. Wells Elementary
Ida B. Wells Elementary is a public elementary located in Nashville, in the Davidson County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 241 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 2.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 902nd of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (3th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 241.
There are 121 schools in Nashville; Ida B. Wells Elementary ranks 91st of 100 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)7.5%
- 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 Ida B. Wells Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ida B. Wells Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Meigs Middle
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692 students · 762 m away
Warner Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students · 1.0 km away
Ross Early Learning Center
Nashville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
202 students · 1.3 km away
East Nashville Magnet High School
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students · 1.6 km away
East Nashville Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
191 students · 1.6 km away
Martha O' Bryan Center
Nashville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.8 km away
Explore Community School
Nashville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
591 students · 1.8 km away
KIPP Academy Nashville
Nashville · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
388 students · 1.8 km away
KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School
Nashville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
438 students · 1.8 km away
KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary School
Nashville · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
376 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
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Lobelville Elementary
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237 students
Inglewood Elementary
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246 students
Finley Elementary
Finley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ida B. Wells Elementary a good school?
Ida B. Wells Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 2.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #902 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 Ida B. Wells Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Ida B. Wells Elementary ranks #902 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #50279 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ida B. Wells Elementary?
Ida B. Wells Elementary had 241 students in 2025.
Is Ida B. Wells Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ida B. Wells Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ida B. Wells Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ida B. Wells Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.