- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, TN
Blythe-Bower Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blythe-Bower Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470069000270
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blythe-Bower Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #18 of 18
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 710
- students enrolled
Blythe-Bower Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blythe-Bower Elementary ranks #18 of 18 schools in Cleveland, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470069000270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Blythe-Bower Elementary grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 668 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 470069000270 · Cleveland, TN Other · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High (1,755 students)
Blythe-Bower Elementary grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 668 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Blythe-Bower 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
- This school
Blythe-Bower Elementary
710 students
- Candy's Creek 481
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
481 students
- Mayfield Eleme 446
Mayfield Elementary
446 students
- Arnold Memoria 330
Arnold Memorial Elementary
330 students
What this shows Blythe-Bower Elementary reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blythe-Bower Elementary compares
Blythe-Bower 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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 710 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Blythe-Bower 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 Blythe-Bower 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 |
| Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arnold Memorial Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blythe-Bower 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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Michigan Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blythe-Bower Elementary
How many students attend Blythe-Bower Elementary?
Blythe-Bower Elementary has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blythe-Bower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blythe-Bower Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% 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 Blythe-Bower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blythe-Bower Elementary is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blythe-Bower Elementary?
Blythe-Bower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Blythe-Bower Elementary rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Blythe-Bower Elementary ranks #18 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 Blythe-Bower Elementary, Cleveland also operates Cleveland High (1,755 students), Cleveland Middle (1,291 students), and Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School (481 students). See the Cleveland district page for the complete list.