- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charlotte, TN
Charlotte Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470102000328
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 433
- students enrolled
Charlotte Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Charlotte, TN.
School address
District: Dickson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470102000328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Charlotte Middle School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 470102000328 · Charlotte, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickson County High School (1,337 students)
Charlotte Middle School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Charlotte Middle School 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
- Charlotte Elem
Charlotte Elementary
601 students
- This school 433
Charlotte Middle School
433 students
What this shows Charlotte Middle School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlotte Middle School compares
Charlotte Middle School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Charlotte Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creek Wood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stuart Burns Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte Middle School'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
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Middle School
How many students attend Charlotte Middle School?
Charlotte Middle School has 433 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charlotte, TN. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte Middle School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Charlotte, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte Middle School?
Charlotte Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public 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 public schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickson County?
Besides Charlotte Middle School, 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.