Enrollment
493
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Old Hickory, TN
Andrew Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Andrew Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470318001256
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew Jackson Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Old Hickory · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 493
- students enrolled
Andrew Jackson Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Old Hickory, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andrew Jackson Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andrew Jackson Elementary
Andrew Jackson Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Old Hickory, Tennessee, enrolling 493 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 493 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Davidson County spends $15,421 per pupil, 42% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Old Hickory's public schools, it stands alongside Dupont Elementary (331 students): Andrew Jackson Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.4:1).
Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students) and Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students) alongside Andrew Jackson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Andrew Jackson Elementary compares
Andrew Jackson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
African American 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Andrew Jackson Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Andrew Jackson Elementary.
$15,421
Per student
+42%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Andrew Jackson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew Jackson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Old Hickory
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Andrew Jackson Elementary
How many students attend Andrew Jackson Elementary?
Andrew Jackson Elementary has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Old Hickory, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew Jackson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Andrew Jackson Elementary is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Old Hickory, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew Jackson Elementary?
Andrew Jackson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andrew Jackson Elementary rank among public schools in Old Hickory?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Old Hickory, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Old Hickory on the city page.
Is Andrew Jackson Elementary a good school?
Andrew Jackson Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Andrew Jackson Elementary, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.
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