- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, TN
Coles Ferry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Coles Ferry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470237001998
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coles Ferry Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 581
- students enrolled
Coles Ferry Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coles Ferry Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Lebanon, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Coles Ferry Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 470237001998 · Lebanon, TN Other · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sam Houston Elementary (759 students)
Coles Ferry Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Coles Ferry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sam Houston El
Sam Houston Elementary
759 students
- Walter J. Bair
Walter J. Baird Middle School
757 students
- Jones Brummett
Jones Brummett Elementary School
740 students
- Castle Heights
Castle Heights Elementary
657 students
- Winfree Bryant
Winfree Bryant Middle School
589 students
- This school
Coles Ferry Elementary
581 students
What this shows Coles Ferry Elementary reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coles Ferry Elementary compares
Coles Ferry 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$11,149
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 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Coles Ferry Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lebanon reports $11,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coles Ferry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter J. Baird Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jones Brummett Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castle Heights Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfree Bryant Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coles Ferry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Lebanon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southside Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Sam Houston Elementary
Standard public school
759 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Carroll Oakland Elementary
Standard public school
741 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Jones Brummett Elementary School
Standard public school
740 students 18:1 students per teacher
Castle Heights Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Byars Dowdy Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coles Ferry Elementary
How many students attend Coles Ferry Elementary?
Coles Ferry Elementary has 581 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lebanon, TN. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coles Ferry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coles Ferry Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 5% 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 Coles Ferry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Coles Ferry Elementary is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Lebanon, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coles Ferry Elementary?
Coles Ferry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Coles Ferry Elementary rank among schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Coles Ferry Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Lebanon, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Lebanon?
Besides Coles Ferry Elementary, Lebanon also operates Sam Houston Elementary (759 students), Walter J. Baird Middle School (757 students), and Jones Brummett Elementary School (740 students). See the Lebanon district page for the complete list.