- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksville, TN
Barkers Mill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barkers Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470303002108
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barkers Mill Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #10 of 21
- schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 965
- students enrolled
Barkers Mill Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barkers Mill Elementary ranks #10 of 21 schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303002108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Barkers Mill Elementary held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 60.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 470303002108 · Clarksville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
965 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek High (1,600 students)
Barkers Mill Elementary held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 60.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Barkers Mill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Creek Hig
West Creek High
1,600 students
- Clarksville Hi
Clarksville High
1,530 students
- Rossview High
Rossview High
1,529 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,441 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
1,335 students
- This school
Barkers Mill Elementary
965 students
What this shows Barkers Mill Elementary reports 965 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barkers Mill Elementary compares
Barkers Mill 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
965
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,645
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.1%
African American 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 11.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 31.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Barkers Mill Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $10,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barkers Mill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barkers Mill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Clarksville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rossview Elementary
Standard public school
1,188 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Glenellen Elementary
Standard public school
1,143 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
West Creek Elementary
Standard public school
1,096 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Oakland Elementary
Standard public school
1,044 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hazelwood Elementary
Standard public school
992 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pisgah Elementary
Standard public school
934 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 (~965 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barkers Mill Elementary
How many students attend Barkers Mill Elementary?
Barkers Mill Elementary has 965 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 975 (2022-23) → 988 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barkers Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barkers Mill Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barkers Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barkers Mill Elementary is White at 31.1% of enrollment, in Clarksville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barkers Mill Elementary?
Barkers Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Barkers Mill Elementary rank among schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Barkers Mill Elementary ranks #10 of 21 schools in Clarksville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Barkers Mill Elementary, Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students), Clarksville High (1,530 students), and Rossview High (1,529 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.