- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlotte, TN
Charlotte Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470102001073
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 601
- students enrolled
Charlotte Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Charlotte, TN.
School address
District: Dickson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470102001073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Charlotte Elementary held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 470102001073 · Charlotte, TN Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickson County High School (1,337 students)
Charlotte Elementary held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Charlotte Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickson County
Dickson County High School
1,337 students
- Creek Wood Hig
Creek Wood High School
919 students
- Centennial Ele
Centennial Elementary
713 students
- Stuart Burns E
Stuart Burns Elementary
706 students
- This school
Charlotte Elementary
601 students
- Dickson Middle
Dickson Middle School
570 students
What this shows Charlotte Elementary reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlotte Elementary compares
Charlotte Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$10,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Charlotte Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickson County reports $10,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlotte Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creek Wood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stuart Burns Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Charlotte
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Elementary
How many students attend Charlotte Elementary?
Charlotte Elementary has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlotte, TN. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% 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 Charlotte Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte Elementary is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Charlotte, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte Elementary?
Charlotte Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Charlotte Elementary rank among schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Charlotte, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickson County?
Besides Charlotte Elementary, Dickson County also operates Dickson County High School (1,337 students), Creek Wood High School (919 students), and Centennial Elementary (713 students). See the Dickson County district page for the complete list.