Enrollment
708
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bartlett, TN
Bon Lin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bon Lin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470015302077
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bon Lin Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Bartlett · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 708
- students enrolled
Bon Lin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bon Lin Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Bartlett, TN.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bon Lin Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bon Lin Elementary School
Bon Lin Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bartlett, Tennessee, enrolling 708 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 708 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 708 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bartlett's public schools, it stands alongside Altruria Elementary (730 students): Bon Lin Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 14:1).
Bartlett also operates Bartlett High School (2,782 students) and Elmore Park Middle School (777 students) alongside Bon Lin Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bon Lin Elementary School compares
Bon Lin Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,206
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 708 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
African American 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Bon Lin Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bartlett, which includes Bon Lin Elementary School.
$11,206
Per student
+4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 37.6%
Federal 22.0%
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.
How Bon Lin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmore Park Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altruria Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartlett Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bon Lin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,782
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Bartlett
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Altruria Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 14:1 students per teacher
Kate Bond Elementary School
Standard public school
726 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Bartlett Elementary School
Standard public school
680 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Rivercrest Elementary
Standard public school
674 students 15:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~708 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bon Lin Elementary School
How many students attend Bon Lin Elementary School?
Bon Lin Elementary School has 708 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bartlett, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bon Lin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bon Lin Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bon Lin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bon Lin Elementary School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Bartlett, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bon Lin Elementary School?
Bon Lin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bon Lin Elementary School rank among schools in Bartlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Bon Lin Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Bartlett, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bartlett on the city page.
Is Bon Lin Elementary School a good school?
Bon Lin Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bartlett?
Besides Bon Lin Elementary School, Bartlett also operates Bartlett High School (2,782 students), Elmore Park Middle School (777 students), and Altruria Elementary (730 students). See the Bartlett district page for the complete list.
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