- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murfreesboro, TN
Cason Lane Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cason Lane Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470315010374
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cason Lane Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #13 of 17
- schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 844
- students enrolled
Cason Lane Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cason Lane Academy ranks #13 of 17 schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Murfreesboro · Tennessee
NCES ID 470315010374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Cason Lane Academy grew from 795 students in 2022-23 to 869 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 470315010374 · Murfreesboro, TN Other · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem Elementary School (946 students)
Cason Lane Academy grew from 795 students in 2022-23 to 869 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cason Lane Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem Elementa
Salem Elementary School
946 students
- Scales Element
Scales Elementary School
937 students
- Overall Creek
Overall Creek Elementary
937 students
- Black Fox Elem
Black Fox Elementary
889 students
- Erma Siegel El
Erma Siegel Elementary
867 students
- This school
Cason Lane Academy
844 students
What this shows Cason Lane Academy reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cason Lane Academy compares
Cason Lane Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 79% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,626
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.5%
African American 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Cason Lane Academy is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Murfreesboro reports $11,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cason Lane Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scales Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Overall Creek Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Fox Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erma Siegel Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cason Lane Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Murfreesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central Magnet School
Standard public school
1,222 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Brown's Chapel Elementary School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Barfield Elementary
Standard public school
969 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Blackman Elementary School
Standard public school
954 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Salem Elementary School
Standard public school
946 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Black Fox Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 16.2:1 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 (~844 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cason Lane Academy
How many students attend Cason Lane Academy?
Cason Lane Academy has 844 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murfreesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 869 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cason Lane Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cason Lane Academy is 17.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cason Lane Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cason Lane Academy is White at 36.5% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cason Lane Academy?
Cason Lane Academy 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 Cason Lane Academy rank among schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Cason Lane Academy ranks #13 of 17 schools in Murfreesboro, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Murfreesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Murfreesboro?
Besides Cason Lane Academy, Murfreesboro also operates Salem Elementary School (946 students), Scales Elementary School (937 students), and Overall Creek Elementary (937 students). See the Murfreesboro district page for the complete list.