- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Chadwell Elementary grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 470318001273 · Madison, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 23.9:1 · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Chadwell Elementary grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Chadwell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antioch High S
Antioch High School
2,212 students
- Cane Ridge Hig
Cane Ridge High School
1,982 students
- John Overton H
John Overton High
1,942 students
- Mcgavock High
Mcgavock High
1,844 students
- Hunters Lane H
Hunters Lane High
1,414 students
- This school 478
Chadwell Elementary
478 students
What this shows Chadwell Elementary reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chadwell Elementary compares
Chadwell Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~478 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), up 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.