Enrollment
598
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, TN
College Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for College Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470261000929
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Street Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 598
- students enrolled
College Street Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Street Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Manchester, TN.
School address
District: Manchester · Tennessee
NCES ID 470261000929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How College Street Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at College Street Elementary
College Street Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manchester, Tennessee, enrolling 598 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 598 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 598 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Manchester's public schools, it stands alongside Westwood Elementary (558 students): College Street Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 14.3:1).
Manchester also operates Westwood Elementary (558 students) and Westwood Middle School (472 students) alongside College Street Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How College Street Elementary compares
College Street Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,827
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.7%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, College Street Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester, which includes College Street Elementary.
$11,827
Per student
+9%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 42.9%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How College Street Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Street Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Manchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Westwood Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
North Coffee Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
New Union Elementary
Standard public school
297 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Deerfield Elementary School
Standard public school
290 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
East Coffee Elementary
Standard public school
224 students 14:1 students per teacher
Coffee County Virtual Academy
Standard public school
51 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~598 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about College Street Elementary
How many students attend College Street Elementary?
College Street Elementary has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at College Street Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at College Street Elementary is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Manchester, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Street Elementary?
College Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does College Street Elementary rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, College Street Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Manchester, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manchester on the city page.
Is College Street Elementary a good school?
College Street Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manchester?
Besides College Street Elementary, Manchester also operates Westwood Elementary (558 students) and Westwood Middle School (472 students). See the Manchester district page for the complete list.
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