How do these schools compare?
| Metric | R Howell Elementary | Whitthorne Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, TN | Columbia, TN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 587 | 951 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | R Howell Elementary | Whitthorne Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,315 | $11,315 |
| District | Maury County | Maury County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | R Howell Elementary | Whitthorne Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.4% | 49.1% |
| African American | 26.6% | 20.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | R Howell Elementary | Whitthorne Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 587:1 | 475.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.0% | 25.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 30 | 116 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.