Overview
Donelson Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Arlington, Tennessee. The school enrolls 843 students. It is part of the Arlington district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Tennessee state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 46% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictArlington
County47157
CityArlington
ZIP38002
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID470015202197
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment843
White67.9%
Hispanic / Latino10.4%
Black / African American12.8%
Asian2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %12%
State Avg46%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)