- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelbyville, TN
Eakin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eakin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470018000035
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eakin Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 399
- students enrolled
Eakin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eakin Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Shelbyville, TN.
School address
District: Bedford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470018000035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Eakin Elementary shrank from 692 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.3 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 470018000035 · Shelbyville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 7.5:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelbyville Central High School (1,604 students)
Eakin Elementary shrank from 692 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 53.3 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Eakin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelbyville Ce
Shelbyville Central High School
1,604 students
- Harris Middle
Harris Middle School
977 students
- Community Elem
Community Elementary School
650 students
- Learning Way E 638
Learning Way Elementary
638 students
- Liberty Elemen 631
Liberty Elementary
631 students
- This school 399
Eakin Elementary
399 students
What this shows Eakin Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eakin Elementary compares
Eakin Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 4% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,873
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
White 29.3%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Eakin Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Bedford County reports $9,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eakin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Community Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Learning Way Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eakin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Shelbyville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Learning Way Elementary
Standard public school
638 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 14:1 students per teacher
Thomas Magnet School
Standard public school
436 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
South Side Elementary
Standard public school
352 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
East Side Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 10.1:1 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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eakin Elementary
How many students attend Eakin Elementary?
Eakin Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelbyville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eakin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eakin Elementary is 7.5:1, which is 51% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 52% 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 Eakin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eakin Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eakin Elementary?
Eakin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Eakin Elementary rank among schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eakin Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Shelbyville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bedford County?
Besides Eakin Elementary, Bedford County also operates Shelbyville Central High School (1,604 students), Harris Middle School (977 students), and Community Elementary School (650 students). See the Bedford County district page for the complete list.