Enrollment
438
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470318001261
Bellevue Middle — Nashville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Bellevue Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 12
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: Davidson 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)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellevue Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bellevue Middle reports 438 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 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 219 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Davidson County spends $17,219 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.7% from local sources (property taxes), 26.4% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bellevue Middle 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 | 438 | top 46% | — | — |
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
35.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,219
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 219 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 438 Top 46% in Tennessee — larger than 54% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 15:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470318001261
Student demographics
White 44.5%
African American 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 219:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.4%
In-school suspensions 142
Out-of-school suspensions 92
Expulsions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Bellevue Middle.
$17,219
Per student
+40%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.9%
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
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bellevue Middle
How many students attend Bellevue Middle?
Bellevue Middle has 438 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Nashville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Middle 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 Bellevue Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bellevue Middle is White at 44.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Nashville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellevue Middle?
Bellevue Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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.