Enrollment
549
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Antioch, TN
Apollo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Apollo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470318001258
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apollo Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Antioch · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 549
- students enrolled
Apollo Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo Middle ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Antioch, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apollo Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apollo Middle
Apollo Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Antioch, Tennessee, enrolling 549 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 549 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Davidson County spends $15,421 per pupil, 42% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 263 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 549 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Antioch's elementary schools, it stands alongside John F. Kennedy Middle (747 students): Apollo Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16.2:1).
Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students) and Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students) alongside Apollo Middle.
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 Apollo Middle compares
Apollo Middle on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 64.7%
African American 23.3%
White 7.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Apollo Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Apollo Middle.
$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 Apollo Middle 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 | Similar 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 Apollo Middle'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 elementary schools in Antioch
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John F. Kennedy Middle
Standard public school
747 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Thurgood Marshall Middle
Standard public school
603 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Kipp Antioch College Prep Middle
Standard public school
526 students 21:1 students per teacher
Rocketship Nsh3 Antioch
Standard public school
447 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~549 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Apollo Middle
How many students attend Apollo Middle?
Apollo Middle has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Antioch, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo Middle is 16.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apollo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Apollo Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in Antioch, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apollo Middle?
Apollo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Apollo Middle rank among elementary schools in Antioch?
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo Middle ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Antioch, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Antioch on the city page.
Is Apollo Middle a good school?
Apollo Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Apollo Middle, 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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