- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TN
Donelson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Donelson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470015202197
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donelson Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 843
- students enrolled
Donelson Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donelson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Arlington, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470015202197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Donelson Elementary held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 470015202197 · Arlington, TN Other · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington High (1,674 students)
Donelson Elementary held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Donelson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arlington High
Arlington High
1,674 students
- Arlington Midd
Arlington Middle
960 students
- Arlington Elem
Arlington Elementary
926 students
- This school
Donelson Elementary
843 students
What this shows Donelson Elementary reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donelson Elementary compares
Donelson 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,924
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Donelson Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington reports $10,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donelson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donelson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Arlington
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~843 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Donelson Elementary
How many students attend Donelson Elementary?
Donelson Elementary has 843 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TN. CCD year-over-year: 847 (2022-23) → 852 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donelson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donelson Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donelson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Donelson Elementary is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Arlington, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donelson Elementary?
Donelson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Donelson Elementary rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Donelson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Arlington, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington?
Besides Donelson Elementary, Arlington also operates Arlington High (1,674 students), Arlington Middle (960 students), and Arlington Elementary (926 students). See the Arlington district page for the complete list.