Enrollment
399
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eakin Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eakin Elementary
Eakin Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Shelbyville, Tennessee, enrolling 399 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.5:1, Eakin Elementary is leaner than roughly 96% of Tennessee schools and 51% under the state's 15.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 87 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 399 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Shelbyville's public schools, it stands alongside Learning Way Elementary (638 students): Eakin Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.5:1 vs 13.3:1).
Bedford County also operates Shelbyville Central High School (1,604 students) and Harris Middle School (977 students) alongside Eakin 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 Eakin Elementary compares
Eakin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,064
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford County, which includes Eakin Elementary.
$9,064
Per student
-16%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 59.8%
Federal 21.1%
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 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
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~399 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eakin Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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