- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murfreesboro, TN
Barfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470369000955
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barfield Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #8 of 17
- schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 969
- students enrolled
Barfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barfield Elementary ranks #8 of 17 schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369000955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Barfield Elementary held near 965 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 470369000955 · Murfreesboro, TN Other · MID · TRAD
969 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Barfield Elementary held near 965 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Barfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewarts Creek
Stewarts Creek High School
2,474 students
- Blackman High
Blackman High School
2,301 students
- Riverdale High
Riverdale High School
2,275 students
- Smyrna High Sc
Smyrna High School
2,266 students
- Rockvale High
Rockvale High School
2,126 students
- This school 969
Barfield Elementary
969 students
What this shows Barfield Elementary reports 969 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barfield Elementary compares
Barfield 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 969 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
969
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,708
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Barfield Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County reports $10,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,275
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Murfreesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central Magnet School
Standard public school
1,222 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Brown's Chapel Elementary School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Blackman Elementary School
Standard public school
954 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Salem Elementary School
Standard public school
946 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Black Fox Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Erma Siegel Elementary
Standard public school
867 students 16.4:1 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 (~969 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barfield Elementary
How many students attend Barfield Elementary?
Barfield Elementary has 969 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murfreesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 961 (2022-23) → 965 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barfield Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barfield Elementary is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barfield Elementary?
Barfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Barfield Elementary rank among schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Barfield Elementary ranks #8 of 17 schools in Murfreesboro, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Murfreesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Barfield Elementary, Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students), Blackman High School (2,301 students), and Riverdale High School (2,275 students). See the Rutherford County district page for the complete list.