- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, TN
Arnold Memorial Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arnold Memorial Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470069000263
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arnold Memorial Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #13 of 18
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 330
- students enrolled
Arnold Memorial Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arnold Memorial Elementary ranks #13 of 18 schools in Cleveland, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470069000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Arnold Memorial Elementary grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 470069000263 · Cleveland, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High (1,755 students)
Arnold Memorial Elementary grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Arnold Memorial Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,755 students
- Cleveland Midd
Cleveland Middle
1,291 students
- Blythe-Bower E
Blythe-Bower Elementary
710 students
- Candy's Creek 481
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
481 students
- Mayfield Eleme 446
Mayfield Elementary
446 students
- This school 330
Arnold Memorial Elementary
330 students
What this shows Arnold Memorial Elementary reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arnold Memorial Elementary compares
Arnold Memorial Elementary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$11,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
White 28.2%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Arnold Memorial Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Cleveland reports $11,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arnold Memorial Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blythe-Bower Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arnold Memorial Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blythe-Bower Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Waterville Community Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Black Fox Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
North Lee Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Hopewell Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 16.3:1 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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arnold Memorial Elementary
How many students attend Arnold Memorial Elementary?
Arnold Memorial Elementary has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnold Memorial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arnold Memorial Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arnold Memorial Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arnold Memorial Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arnold Memorial Elementary?
Arnold Memorial Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Arnold Memorial Elementary rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Arnold Memorial Elementary ranks #13 of 18 schools in Cleveland, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland?
Besides Arnold Memorial Elementary, Cleveland also operates Cleveland High (1,755 students), Cleveland Middle (1,291 students), and Blythe-Bower Elementary (710 students). See the Cleveland district page for the complete list.