- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murfreesboro, TN
Erma Siegel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Erma Siegel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470315000966
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erma Siegel Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #10 of 17
- schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 867
- students enrolled
Erma Siegel Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erma Siegel Elementary ranks #10 of 17 schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Murfreesboro · Tennessee
NCES ID 470315000966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Erma Siegel Elementary held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 470315000966 · Murfreesboro, TN Other · MID · TRAD
867 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem Elementary School (946 students)
Erma Siegel Elementary held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Erma Siegel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem Elementa
Salem Elementary School
946 students
- Scales Element
Scales Elementary School
937 students
- Overall Creek
Overall Creek Elementary
937 students
- Black Fox Elem
Black Fox Elementary
889 students
- This school
Erma Siegel Elementary
867 students
- Cason Lane Aca
Cason Lane Academy
844 students
What this shows Erma Siegel Elementary reports 867 students on the CCD universe file.
How Erma Siegel Elementary compares
Erma Siegel Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 867 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
867
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,626
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
African American 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Erma Siegel Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Murfreesboro reports $11,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Erma Siegel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scales Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Overall Creek Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black Fox Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cason Lane Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Erma Siegel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Murfreesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central Magnet School
Standard public school
1,222 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Brown's Chapel Elementary School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Barfield Elementary
Standard public school
969 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Blackman Elementary School
Standard public school
954 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Salem Elementary School
Standard public school
946 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Black Fox Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 16.2:1 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 (~867 students)
Frequently asked questions about Erma Siegel Elementary
How many students attend Erma Siegel Elementary?
Erma Siegel Elementary has 867 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murfreesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 847 (2022-23) → 856 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erma Siegel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Erma Siegel Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erma Siegel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Erma Siegel Elementary is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erma Siegel Elementary?
Erma Siegel 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 Erma Siegel Elementary rank among schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Erma Siegel Elementary ranks #10 of 17 schools in Murfreesboro, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Murfreesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Murfreesboro?
Besides Erma Siegel Elementary, Murfreesboro also operates Salem Elementary School (946 students), Scales Elementary School (937 students), and Overall Creek Elementary (937 students). See the Murfreesboro district page for the complete list.