Enrollment
334
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470315001249
Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School — Murfreesboro, TN
Federal NCES profile for Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
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: Murfreesboro · 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)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School reports 334 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% 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 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 334 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 55.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Murfreesboro spends $12,255 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.5% from local sources (property taxes), 40.8% from the state, and 18.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), 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 Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 29% | — | — |
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
55.1%
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
$12,255
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 334 Top 29% in Tennessee — larger than 71% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470315001249
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
African American 34.7%
White 17.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 334:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 55.1%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murfreesboro, which includes Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School.
$12,255
Per student
-1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 40.8%
Federal 18.7%
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
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
Similar elementary schools in Murfreesboro
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Scales Elementary School
Standard public school
937 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Overall Creek Elementary
Standard public school
937 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Buchanan Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mcfadden School of Excellence
Standard public school
386 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Homer Pittard Campus School
Standard public school
240 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School
How many students attend Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School?
Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School has 334 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Murfreesboro, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School is 12.1:1, which is 22% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 24% 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 Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School?
The largest demographic group at Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Murfreesboro, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School?
Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) 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.