- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murfreesboro, TN
Hobgood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hobgood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470315001250
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hobgood Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #17 of 17
- schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 657
- students enrolled
Hobgood Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hobgood Elementary ranks #17 of 17 schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Murfreesboro · Tennessee
NCES ID 470315001250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Hobgood Elementary shrank from 678 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 470315001250 · Murfreesboro, TN Other · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem Elementary School (946 students)
Hobgood Elementary shrank from 678 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hobgood 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
- Erma Siegel El
Erma Siegel Elementary
867 students
- This school
Hobgood Elementary
657 students
What this shows Hobgood Elementary reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hobgood Elementary compares
Hobgood Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 657 | top 26% | - | - |
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.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
26.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.4 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Hobgood 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 Hobgood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scales Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Overall Creek Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black Fox Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erma Siegel Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hobgood 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
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hobgood Elementary
How many students attend Hobgood Elementary?
Hobgood Elementary has 657 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murfreesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobgood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hobgood Elementary 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 Hobgood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hobgood Elementary is African American at 36.5% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hobgood Elementary?
Hobgood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Hobgood Elementary rank among schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hobgood Elementary ranks #17 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 Hobgood 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.