At a glance
Reported students
100
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee other enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 98 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
100
Tennessee School For Blind: 100 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 111
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.7:1
What the reported data says about Tennessee School For Blind
Tennessee School For Blind is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Nashville. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Tennessee School for the Blind. NCES reports 100 students for 2024–25.
Among 98 combined / other schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 126.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52%) and Black (26%). English learners represent 14.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 98.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Tennessee School For Blind
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 98.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 7
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52%
- Hispanic11%
- Black26%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Tennessee School For Blind
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cora Howe School Other · Metro Nashville Public Schools | KG–12 | 78 | 4.7 mi |
| Ross Early Learning Center Other · Metro Nashville Public Schools | PK–PK | 202 | 5.7 mi |
| Casa Azafran Early Learning Center Other · Metro Nashville Public Schools | PK–PK | 83 | 6.2 mi |
| Cambridge Early Learning Center Other · Metro Nashville Public Schools | PK–PK | 132 | 7.4 mi |
| KIPP Antioch Global High School Other · Charter · Tennessee Public Charter School Commission | 09–11 | 257 | 8 mi |
| Harris-Hillman Special Education School Other · Metro Nashville Public Schools | PK–12 | 458 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tennessee School For Blind
What grades does Tennessee School For Blind serve?
Tennessee School For Blind reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Tennessee School for the Blind.
How many students attend Tennessee School For Blind?
Tennessee School For Blind reported 100 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 98 Tennessee combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 111 students.
Is Tennessee School For Blind a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tennessee School For Blind is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tennessee School for the Blind attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Tennessee School For Blind in?
Tennessee School For Blind is part of Tennessee School for the Blind, based in Nashville, TN, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tennessee School For Blind?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cora Howe School (4.7 mi), Ross Early Learning Center (5.7 mi), Casa Azafran Early Learning Center (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.