- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bolivar, TN
Bolivar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bolivar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470165000540
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bolivar Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bolivar · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 290
- students enrolled
Bolivar Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivar Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bolivar, TN.
School address
District: Hardeman County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470165000540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Bolivar Middle School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 470165000540 · Bolivar, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bolivar Elementary (670 students)
Bolivar Middle School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bolivar Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bolivar Elemen
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
- This school
Bolivar Middle School
290 students
- Toone Elementa 217
Toone Elementary
217 students
What this shows Bolivar Middle School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bolivar Middle School compares
Bolivar Middle School 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.0%
White 19.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Bolivar Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middleton Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toone Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bolivar Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bolivar Middle School
How many students attend Bolivar Middle School?
Bolivar Middle School has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bolivar, TN. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 23% 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bolivar Middle School is African American at 71.0% of enrollment, in Bolivar, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bolivar Middle School?
Bolivar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Bolivar?
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivar Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Hardeman County Schools also operates Bolivar Elementary (670 students), Central High School (663 students), and Middleton High School (410 students). See the Hardeman County Schools district page for the complete list.