- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bolivar, TN
Bolivar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bolivar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470165000539
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bolivar Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bolivar · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 670
- students enrolled
Bolivar Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivar Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bolivar, TN.
School address
District: Hardeman County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470165000539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Bolivar Elementary shrank from 756 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 470165000539 · Bolivar, TN Other · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (663 students)
Bolivar Elementary shrank from 756 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bolivar Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bolivar Elementary
670 students
- Central High S
Central High School
663 students
- Middleton High
Middleton High School
410 students
- Middleton Elem
Middleton Elementary
349 students
- Bolivar Middle
Bolivar Middle School
290 students
- Toone Elementa 217
Toone Elementary
217 students
What this shows Bolivar Elementary reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bolivar Elementary compares
Bolivar Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$11,701
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.8%
White 18.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Bolivar Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardeman County Schools reports $11,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bolivar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middleton Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolivar Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toone Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bolivar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bolivar Elementary
How many students attend Bolivar Elementary?
Bolivar Elementary has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bolivar, TN. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% 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 Bolivar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bolivar Elementary is African American at 71.8% of enrollment, in Bolivar, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bolivar Elementary?
Bolivar 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 Bolivar Elementary rank among public schools in Bolivar?
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivar Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bolivar, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hardeman County Schools?
Besides Bolivar Elementary, Hardeman County Schools also operates Central High School (663 students), Middleton High School (410 students), and Middleton Elementary (349 students). See the Hardeman County Schools district page for the complete list.