- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland City, TN
Cheatham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cheatham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470057000888
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheatham Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Ashland City · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 502
- students enrolled
Cheatham Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheatham Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Ashland City, TN.
School address
District: Cheatham County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470057000888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Cheatham Middle School shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 470057000888 · Ashland City, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Sycamore Middle School (672 students)
Cheatham Middle School shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cheatham Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sycamore Middl
Sycamore Middle School
672 students
- Sycamore High
Sycamore High School
635 students
- Pleasant View
Pleasant View Elementary
566 students
- Cheatham Co Ce
Cheatham Co Central
514 students
- This school
Cheatham Middle School
502 students
- Harpeth Middle
Harpeth Middle School
432 students
What this shows Cheatham Middle School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheatham Middle School compares
Cheatham Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,231
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Cheatham Middle School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cheatham County reports $10,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheatham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheatham Co Central | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harpeth Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheatham Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheatham Middle School
How many students attend Cheatham Middle School?
Cheatham Middle School has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheatham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheatham Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% 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 Cheatham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cheatham Middle School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Ashland City, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheatham Middle School?
Cheatham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cheatham Middle School rank among public schools in Ashland City?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheatham Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Ashland City, 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 Ashland City on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheatham County?
Besides Cheatham Middle School, Cheatham County also operates Sycamore Middle School (672 students), Sycamore High School (635 students), and Pleasant View Elementary (566 students). See the Cheatham County district page for the complete list.