- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Franklin, TN
Grassland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grassland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470453001969
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grassland Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 798
- students enrolled
Grassland Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grassland Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Franklin, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453001969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Grassland Middle School held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.3 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 470453001969 · Franklin, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (2,091 students)
Grassland Middle School held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.3 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Grassland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
2,091 students
- Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High School
1,975 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,729 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,609 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- This school 798
Grassland Middle School
798 students
What this shows Grassland Middle School reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grassland Middle School compares
Grassland Middle School 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
10.9%
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
$11,899
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Grassland Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamson County reports $11,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grassland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grassland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Franklin
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grassland Middle School
How many students attend Grassland Middle School?
Grassland Middle School has 798 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Franklin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grassland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grassland Middle School 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 Grassland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grassland Middle School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Franklin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grassland Middle School?
Grassland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Grassland Middle School rank among middle schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Grassland Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Franklin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Grassland Middle School, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.