Donelson Elementary

Set in Arlington, Tennessee, Donelson Elementary is a roomy elementary-level community, overseen by Arlington. It hosts 843 students across grades pre-K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 79% bigger than the state mean of about 470.

Within Arlington, which oversees 4 schools and 4,403 students, Donelson Elementary is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Donelson Elementary lists that 68% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 13% Black, 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 3% Asian. By comparison, Shelby County as a whole is about 34% White, so the school skews considerably more White than its surroundings.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Shelby County indicate median household earnings sit near $63,767, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 14%. Across Shelby County's 287 public schools (combined enrollment of about 154,209 students), Donelson Elementary is one campus in the mix.

Arlington High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.7 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 4 other public schools cluster around Donelson Elementary.

Donelson Elementary operates from a rural location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Donelson Elementary has edged up 4%, going from 814 students in 2018 to 843 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 76% to 68% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.