- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TN
Arlington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470015201567
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 926
- students enrolled
Arlington Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Arlington, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470015201567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Arlington Elementary held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 470015201567 · Arlington, TN Other · MID · TRAD
926 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington High (1,674 students)
Arlington Elementary held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Arlington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arlington High
Arlington High
1,674 students
- Arlington Midd
Arlington Middle
960 students
- This school
Arlington Elementary
926 students
- Donelson Eleme
Donelson Elementary
843 students
What this shows Arlington Elementary reports 926 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington Elementary compares
Arlington Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
926
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,924
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Arlington Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington reports $10,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donelson Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Arlington
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~926 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Elementary
How many students attend Arlington Elementary?
Arlington Elementary has 926 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TN. CCD year-over-year: 901 (2022-23) → 898 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Elementary is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Arlington, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Elementary?
Arlington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Arlington, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington?
Besides Arlington Elementary, Arlington also operates Arlington High (1,674 students), Arlington Middle (960 students), and Donelson Elementary (843 students). See the Arlington district page for the complete list.