- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
E.L. Ross Elementary shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 470069000267 · Cleveland, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High (1,755 students)
E.L. Ross Elementary shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
E.L. Ross Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,755 students
- Cleveland Midd
Cleveland Middle
1,291 students
- Blythe-Bower E
Blythe-Bower Elementary
710 students
- Candy's Creek 481
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
481 students
- Mayfield Eleme 446
Mayfield Elementary
446 students
- This school 272
E.L. Ross Elementary
272 students
What this shows E.L. Ross Elementary reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How E.L. Ross Elementary compares
E.L. Ross 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Cleveland reports $11,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,291
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~272 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.