Enrollment
705
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smyrna, TN
David Youree Elementary
Federal NCES profile for David Youree Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470369001514
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Youree Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 705
- students enrolled
David Youree Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Youree Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Smyrna, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369001514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David Youree Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at David Youree Elementary
David Youree Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Smyrna, Tennessee, enrolling 705 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 705 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Smyrna's public schools, it stands alongside Rocky Fork Elementary School (905 students): David Youree Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 15.6:1).
Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students) and Blackman High School (2,301 students) alongside David Youree 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 David Youree Elementary compares
David Youree 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
African American 29.1%
White 24.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, David Youree Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rutherford County, which includes David Youree Elementary.
$10,141
Per student
-6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 12.7%
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 David Youree Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Youree Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,275
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Smyrna
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rocky Fork Elementary School
Standard public school
905 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
John Colemon Elementary
Standard public school
861 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Cedar Grove Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Stewartsboro Elementary
Standard public school
854 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Smyrna Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Smyrna Primary
Standard public school
562 students 14.8:1 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 (~705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about David Youree Elementary
How many students attend David Youree Elementary?
David Youree Elementary has 705 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smyrna, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Youree Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David Youree Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% 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 David Youree Elementary?
The largest demographic group at David Youree Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment, in Smyrna, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Youree Elementary?
David Youree Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 David Youree Elementary rank among schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, David Youree Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Smyrna, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Smyrna on the city page.
Is David Youree Elementary a good school?
David Youree Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. 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 Rutherford County?
Besides David Youree Elementary, Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students), Blackman High School (2,301 students), and Riverdale High School (2,275 students). See the Rutherford County district page for the complete list.
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