Enrollment
637
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Antioch, TN
Henry C. Maxwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Henry C. Maxwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470318001651
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry C. Maxwell Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Antioch · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 637
- students enrolled
Henry C. Maxwell Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry C. Maxwell Elementary ranks #4 of 12 schools in Antioch, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry C. Maxwell Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry C. Maxwell Elementary
Henry C. Maxwell Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Antioch, Tennessee, enrolling 637 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Tennessee schools and 34% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 637 puts it in the larger 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 Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Davidson County spends $15,421 per pupil, 42% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Antioch's public schools, it stands alongside Mt. View Elementary (963 students): Henry C. Maxwell Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.5:1 vs 21.4:1).
Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students) and Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students) alongside Henry C. Maxwell 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 Henry C. Maxwell Elementary compares
Henry C. Maxwell 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
African American 22.3%
White 16.3%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Henry C. Maxwell Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Henry C. Maxwell Elementary.
$15,421
Per student
+42%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.9%
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 Henry C. Maxwell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry C. Maxwell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Antioch
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mt. View Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Smith Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
890 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
A. Z. Kelley Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
825 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
J. E. Moss Elementary
Standard public school
782 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Cole Elementary
Standard public school
780 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~637 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Henry C. Maxwell Elementary
How many students attend Henry C. Maxwell Elementary?
Henry C. Maxwell Elementary has 637 students enrolled. It is a public school in Antioch, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry C. Maxwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry C. Maxwell Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry C. Maxwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Henry C. Maxwell Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Antioch, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry C. Maxwell Elementary?
Henry C. Maxwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Henry C. Maxwell Elementary rank among schools in Antioch?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry C. Maxwell Elementary ranks #4 of 12 schools in Antioch, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Antioch on the city page.
Is Henry C. Maxwell Elementary a good school?
Henry C. Maxwell Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. 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 Davidson County?
Besides Henry C. Maxwell Elementary, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.
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