- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, TN
Clinton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470072000271
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 540
- students enrolled
Clinton Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Clinton, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Clinton Elementary held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 470072000271 · Clinton, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 15:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South Clinton Elementary (231 students)
Clinton Elementary held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Clinton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clinton Elementary
540 students
- South Clinton
South Clinton Elementary
231 students
- North Clinton 192
North Clinton Elementary
192 students
What this shows Clinton Elementary reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Elementary compares
Clinton 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Clinton Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Clinton reports $11,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Clinton Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Clinton Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Elementary
How many students attend Clinton Elementary?
Clinton Elementary has 540 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, TN. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% 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 Clinton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Elementary is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Clinton, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Elementary?
Clinton Elementary 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 Clinton Elementary rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton?
Besides Clinton Elementary, Clinton also operates South Clinton Elementary (231 students) and North Clinton Elementary (192 students). See the Clinton district page for the complete list.