- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, TN
Arlington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470258001336
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools.
- #9 of 11
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 626
- students enrolled
Arlington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258001336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Arlington Elementary School grew from 593 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 470258001336 · Jackson, TN Other · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 17.9:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
Arlington Elementary School grew from 593 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Arlington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
903 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
804 students
- Thelma Barker
Thelma Barker Elementary
776 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
756 students
- Community Mont
Community Montessori School
665 students
- This school
Arlington Elementary School
626 students
What this shows Arlington Elementary School reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington Elementary School compares
Arlington Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$11,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 626 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 8.3%
White 7.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Arlington Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Community Montessori School
Standard public school
665 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Rose Hill School
Standard public school
511 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
East Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 17:1 students per teacher
Alexander Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Elementary School
How many students attend Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has 626 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Elementary School is African American at 59.9% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arlington Elementary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Arlington Elementary School, Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students), Northeast Middle School (804 students), and Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.