- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, TN
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470069002608
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #7 of 18
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 481
- students enrolled
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School ranks #7 of 18 schools in Cleveland, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470069002608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 470069002608 · Cleveland, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High (1,755 students)
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,755 students
- Cleveland Midd
Cleveland Middle
1,291 students
- Blythe-Bower E
Blythe-Bower Elementary
710 students
- This school 481
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
481 students
- Mayfield Eleme 446
Mayfield Elementary
446 students
- Arnold Memoria 330
Arnold Memorial Elementary
330 students
What this shows Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School compares
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,690
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 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 6.7%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland reports $11,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blythe-Bower Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arnold Memorial Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blythe-Bower Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Waterville Community Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Black Fox Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
North Lee Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Hopewell Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Michigan Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
How many students attend Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School?
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 7% 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 Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School?
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School ranks #7 of 18 schools in Cleveland, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland?
Besides Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School, Cleveland also operates Cleveland High (1,755 students), Cleveland Middle (1,291 students), and Blythe-Bower Elementary (710 students). See the Cleveland district page for the complete list.