Enrollment
965
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470303002108
Barkers Mill Elementary — Clarksville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Barkers Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 57
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barkers Mill Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Barkers Mill Elementary reports 965 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 65.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 483 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Montgomery County spends $12,015 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.3% from local sources (property taxes), 48.0% from the state, and 18.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barkers Mill Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,015
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 965 Top 90% in Tennessee — larger than 10% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 65.0
Students per teacher 15:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470303002108
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 483:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Barkers Mill Elementary.
$12,015
Per student
-3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 48.0%
Federal 18.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
Similar other schools in Clarksville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Glenellen Elementary
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West Creek Elementary
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1,096 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Oakland Elementary
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1,044 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Hazelwood Elementary
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992 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Pisgah Elementary
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934 students 17:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Barkers Mill Elementary
How many students attend Barkers Mill Elementary?
Barkers Mill Elementary has 965 students enrolled. It is a other school in Clarksville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barkers Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barkers Mill Elementary is 15:1, which is 4% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Clarksville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barkers Mill Elementary?
Barkers Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.