Enrollment
502
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bartlett, TN
Ellendale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ellendale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470015301578
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellendale Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Bartlett · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 502
- students enrolled
Ellendale Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellendale Elementary ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Bartlett, TN.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellendale Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ellendale Elementary
Ellendale Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Bartlett, Tennessee, enrolling 502 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 502 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
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 African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bartlett also operates Bartlett High School (2,782 students) and Elmore Park Middle School (777 students) alongside Ellendale 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 Ellendale Elementary compares
Ellendale 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,206
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 53.4%
African American 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 4.4%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Ellendale Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bartlett, which includes Ellendale Elementary.
$11,206
Per student
+4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 37.6%
Federal 22.0%
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 Ellendale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmore Park Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altruria Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bon Lin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellendale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,782
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ellendale Elementary
How many students attend Ellendale Elementary?
Ellendale Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bartlett, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellendale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellendale Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% 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 Ellendale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ellendale Elementary is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Bartlett, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellendale Elementary?
Ellendale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ellendale Elementary rank among public schools in Bartlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellendale Elementary ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Bartlett, 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 Bartlett on the city page.
Is Ellendale Elementary a good school?
Ellendale Elementary earns 46/100 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 Bartlett?
Besides Ellendale Elementary, Bartlett also operates Bartlett High School (2,782 students), Elmore Park Middle School (777 students), and Altruria Elementary (730 students). See the Bartlett district page for the complete list.
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