Ida B. Wells Elementary vs KIPP Academy Nashville
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ida B. Wells Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
KIPP Academy Nashville
Nashville · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
388 students
| Measure | Ida B. Wells Elementary Nashville, Tennessee | KIPP Academy Nashville Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 2 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 913 | #92 of 307 |
| National rank | #50279 of 50,301 | #10217 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 241 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 50% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Academy Nashville scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 2.0).
- •KIPP Academy Nashville does better on math proficiency (50% vs 12%).
- •KIPP Academy Nashville does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 7.5%).
- •KIPP Academy Nashville is the larger school with 388 students compared with 241.
- •Ida B. Wells Elementary is a public school while KIPP Academy Nashville is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ida B. Wells Elementary better than KIPP Academy Nashville?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Academy Nashville ranks higher (38.3 vs 2.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ida B. Wells Elementary and KIPP Academy Nashville?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ida B. Wells Elementary: 241. KIPP Academy Nashville: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ida B. Wells Elementary and KIPP Academy Nashville rank in Tennessee?
Ida B. Wells Elementary is 902nd of 913 and KIPP Academy Nashville is 92nd of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).