Enrollment
272
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, TN
E.L. Ross Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E.L. Ross Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470069000267
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E.L. Ross Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #7 of 25
- public schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 272
- students enrolled
E.L. Ross Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E.L. Ross Elementary ranks #7 of 25 public schools in Cleveland, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470069000267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E.L. Ross Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at E.L. Ross Elementary
E.L. Ross Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Cleveland, Tennessee, enrolling 272 students.
At 14.3:1, 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 272 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cleveland also operates Cleveland High (1,755 students) and Cleveland Middle (1,291 students) alongside E.L. Ross 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 E.L. Ross Elementary compares
E.L. Ross 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,816
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 6.6%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, E.L. Ross Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleveland, which includes E.L. Ross Elementary.
$10,816
Per student
0%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 47.0%
Federal 20.3%
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 E.L. Ross Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blythe-Bower Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E.L. Ross Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary 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 (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about E.L. Ross Elementary
How many students attend E.L. Ross Elementary?
E.L. Ross Elementary has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E.L. Ross Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E.L. Ross Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% 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 E.L. Ross Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E.L. Ross Elementary is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E.L. Ross Elementary?
E.L. Ross Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 E.L. Ross Elementary rank among public schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, E.L. Ross Elementary ranks #7 of 25 public schools in Cleveland, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cleveland on the city page.
Is E.L. Ross Elementary a good school?
E.L. Ross Elementary earns 45/100 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 Cleveland?
Besides E.L. Ross Elementary, Cleveland also operates Cleveland High (1,755 students), Cleveland Middle (1,291 students), and Blythe-Bower Elementary (710 students). See the Cleveland district page for the complete list.
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