Enrollment
561
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Hill, TN
Chapman's Retreat Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chapman's Retreat Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470453002050
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapman's Retreat Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Spring Hill · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 561
- students enrolled
Chapman's Retreat Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman's Retreat Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Spring Hill, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453002050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapman's Retreat Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapman's Retreat Elementary
Chapman's Retreat Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Spring Hill, Tennessee, enrolling 561 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 561 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Spring Hill's public schools, it stands alongside Longview Elementary School (670 students): Chapman's Retreat Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.5:1 vs 9.7:1).
Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students) and Ravenwood High School (1,975 students) alongside Chapman's Retreat 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 Chapman's Retreat Elementary compares
Chapman's Retreat 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 5.3%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Chapman's Retreat Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamson County, which includes Chapman's Retreat Elementary.
$10,710
Per student
-1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 26.1%
Federal 5.9%
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 Chapman's Retreat Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapman's Retreat Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Spring Hill
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Longview Elementary School
Standard public school
670 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Marvin Wright Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17:1 students per teacher
Allendale Elementary School
Standard public school
563 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Spring Hill Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 14.7:1 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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chapman's Retreat Elementary
How many students attend Chapman's Retreat Elementary?
Chapman's Retreat Elementary has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Hill, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman's Retreat Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapman's Retreat Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 20% 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 Chapman's Retreat Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chapman's Retreat Elementary is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Spring Hill, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapman's Retreat Elementary?
Chapman's Retreat Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Chapman's Retreat Elementary rank among schools in Spring Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman's Retreat Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Spring Hill, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Hill on the city page.
Is Chapman's Retreat Elementary a good school?
Chapman's Retreat Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of 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 Williamson County?
Besides Chapman's Retreat Elementary, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.
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