Enrollment
657
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470315001250
Hobgood Elementary — Murfreesboro, TN
Federal NCES profile for Hobgood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 35
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Murfreesboro · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hobgood Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hobgood Elementary reports 657 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 469 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Murfreesboro spends $12,255 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.5% from local sources (property taxes), 40.8% from the state, and 18.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hobgood Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,255
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 469 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 657 Top 74% in Tennessee — larger than 26% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470315001250
Student demographics
African American 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
White 19.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 36.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.4
Students per counselor 469:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.2%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murfreesboro, which includes Hobgood Elementary.
$12,255
Per student
-1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 40.8%
Federal 18.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
Similar other schools in Murfreesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central Magnet School
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1,002 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Barfield Elementary
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969 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Blackman Elementary School
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954 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Salem Elementary School
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946 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Black Fox Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Hobgood Elementary
How many students attend Hobgood Elementary?
Hobgood Elementary has 657 students enrolled. It is a other school in Murfreesboro, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobgood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hobgood Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hobgood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hobgood Elementary is African American at 36.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Murfreesboro, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hobgood Elementary?
Hobgood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.