- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarksville, TN
Burt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Burt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470303001206
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burt Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 354
- students enrolled
Burt Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burt Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303001206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Burt Elementary held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 470303001206 · Clarksville, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek High (1,600 students)
Burt Elementary held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Burt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Creek Hig
West Creek High
1,600 students
- Clarksville Hi
Clarksville High
1,530 students
- Rossview High
Rossview High
1,529 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,441 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
1,335 students
- This school 354
Burt Elementary
354 students
What this shows Burt Elementary reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burt Elementary compares
Burt Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $10,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Clarksville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burt Elementary
How many students attend Burt Elementary?
Burt Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarksville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burt Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burt Elementary?
Burt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Burt Elementary rank among elementary schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Burt Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clarksville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clarksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Burt Elementary, Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students), Clarksville High (1,530 students), and Rossview High (1,529 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.