Enrollment
315
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470045010420
Cannon South Elementary School — Bradyville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Cannon South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 32
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: Cannon County · 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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cannon South Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cannon South Elementary School reports 315 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cannon County spends $12,031 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.6% from local sources (property taxes), 57.3% from the state, and 21.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Cannon South Elementary 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 25% | — | — |
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,031
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.
Overview
Enrollment 315 Top 25% in Tennessee — larger than 75% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470045010420
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cannon County, which includes Cannon South Elementary School.
$12,031
Per student
-2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 57.3%
Federal 21.1%
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
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Cannon South Elementary School
How many students attend Cannon South Elementary School?
Cannon South Elementary School has 315 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bradyville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cannon South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cannon South Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cannon South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cannon South Elementary School is White at 89.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bradyville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cannon South Elementary School?
Cannon South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.