Enrollment
478
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, TN
Chadwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chadwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470318001273
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chadwell Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 478
- students enrolled
Chadwell Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chadwell Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Madison, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chadwell Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chadwell Elementary
Chadwell Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Madison, Tennessee, enrolling 478 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Tennessee schools and 56% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 478 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 478 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Davidson County spends $15,421 per pupil, 42% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Madison's public schools, it stands alongside Amqui Elementary (626 students): Chadwell Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.9:1 vs 18.4:1).
Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students) and Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students) alongside Chadwell Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chadwell Elementary compares
Chadwell Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 56% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 97% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
White 9.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Chadwell Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Chadwell Elementary.
$15,421
Per student
+42%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.9%
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.
How Chadwell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chadwell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Madison
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Amqui Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Neely's Bend Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Stratton Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Gateway Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chadwell Elementary
How many students attend Chadwell Elementary?
Chadwell Elementary has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chadwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chadwell Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 56% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chadwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chadwell Elementary is African American at 50.2% of enrollment, in Madison, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chadwell Elementary?
Chadwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chadwell Elementary rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Chadwell Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Madison, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Chadwell Elementary a good school?
Chadwell Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Chadwell Elementary, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.
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