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A Strong Start at KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary School

At KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary School, students begin building the academic skills, confidence, and learning habits that can support them throughout their education.

Located in South Nashville, KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary (KACPE) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–4. Our school combines rigorous instruction with a nurturing, joyful environment where students are encouraged to take on challenges, ask for help, work together, and keep growing.

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Building Strong Academic Foundations

The elementary years give students an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills they’ll continue building on throughout middle school, high school, and beyond.

Across KIPP Nashville elementary schools, learning places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and conceptual mathematics. Students also develop their knowledge across subjects while learning to communicate ideas, solve problems, ask questions, and become increasingly independent learners.

At KACPE, high expectations are paired with rigorous instruction and support. The goal is to help students make meaningful academic progress while developing confidence in their ability to learn.

  • Literacy

    Reading, writing, and communication are essential parts of the elementary experience. KACPE's school day includes dedicated literacy instruction, with the specific structure varying by grade. Current schedules include foundational literacy in the early grades as well as small-group reading, shared reading, and writing instruction.

  • Mathematics

    Students work to develop mathematical knowledge and conceptual understanding they can build on as they encounter more complex problems and ideas.

  • Science and Social Studies

    Students also explore science and social studies, giving them opportunities to build knowledge about the world around them and make connections across subjects.
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Courage, Team, Excellence and Growth

Four core values provide a foundation for the KACPE student experience.

  • Courage

    Learning something new sometimes means taking a risk or working through something difficult. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves, name their fears, and ask for help when they need it.

  • Team

    Students learn that everyone brings value to the school community. By showing up as themselves and supporting others, students contribute to shared goals and a stronger school community.

  • Excellence

    KACPE maintains high expectations for students and classrooms. Students are encouraged to give their best effort each day while teachers provide rigorous instruction designed to help them grow.

  • Growth

    Learning is a process. Students are encouraged to keep improving, persevere when things become difficult, and stay focused on their goals.

Together, these values help students understand that achievement isn’t only about what they know today. It’s also about how they approach challenges, work with others, and continue developing over time.

A Nurturing and Joyful School Community

Young students need an environment where they can take academic risks while knowing they have adults and classmates supporting them.

KACPE describes its community as Team and Family, reflecting the school’s emphasis on collaboration among students, educators, and families. The school works to create an environment that balances academic challenge with clear expectations, support, and joy.

That sense of community matters throughout the elementary years. Students are learning how to participate in a classroom, build relationships, communicate what they need, work through disagreements, and become increasingly responsible for themselves and their learning.

The goal is for students to know that they belong while also understanding that their effort and contributions matter.

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Learning Beyond Core Academics

Elementary school should give students opportunities to discover interests as well as build academic skills.

Across KIPP Nashville elementary schools, students can participate in enrichment opportunities such as arts, physical education, and mindfulness. These experiences give students additional ways to create, move, express themselves, and engage with their school community.

Specific programs can vary by campus and school year. Families interested in KACPE’s current enrichment offerings should ask about them when scheduling a campus tour.

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Brittnee Kennedy

Meet Principal Brittnee Kennedy

Brittnee Kennedy
 Principal, KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary School

Principal Brittnee Kennedy leads KACPE with an emphasis on creating a nurturing, challenging, and joyful school where students have both clear expectations and strong support.

Under her leadership, KACPE’s Team and Family work toward a shared goal of helping students develop the academic and personal skills they need to have choices available to them as they grow.

  • Recognized for Student Growth and Achievement

    Families deserve current, school-specific information when evaluating their elementary school options.

    For the 2024–25 school year, KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary was recognized as a Tennessee Reward School, TVAAS Level 5 school, and A Rated School for student growth and achievement.

    These recognitions provide one way to understand the school’s academic performance. Families can also consider what learning looks like inside the classroom, how students are supported, the school’s culture and expectations, enrichment opportunities, transportation, and whether the environment feels right for their child.

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  • A Connected K–8 Option in South Nashville

    Choosing an elementary school also means thinking about what happens after fourth grade.

    KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary is located next to KIPP Antioch College Prep Middle School, which serves students in grades 5–8. The elementary school is at 3655 Murfreesboro Pike, while the middle school is next door at 3661 Murfreesboro Pike.

    For KACPE families, this creates another KIPP option to explore as students prepare for the transition from elementary to middle school.

    KIPP Nashville also operates high schools and provides a broader K–12 pathway. Students can build foundational knowledge in elementary school, develop greater independence in middle school, and eventually prepare for college, career, and other opportunities during high school.

    Placement at another KIPP school is not automatic, so families should review current enrollment requirements as students approach each transition.

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Transportation and Before- & Aftercare

The right elementary school also needs to fit into your family’s everyday routine.

KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary currently provides bus transportation within the KACPE transportation zone and offers before- and aftercare.

Because transportation routes, eligibility, care providers, schedules, and availability can change, families should confirm current options when considering enrollment for an upcoming school year.

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Find Out if KACPE Is Right for Your Student

Choosing an elementary school is about finding a place where your child can be challenged, supported, and excited to learn.

KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary gives South Nashville families a tuition-free public charter school option where students can build strong academic foundations, develop confidence, become part of a collaborative community, and prepare for the next stage of their education.

KACPE is open to Davidson County students.

Visit the campus, meet the school community, and get answers to the questions that matter to your family. When you’re ready, take the next step toward enrollment.