Enrollment
464
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hendersonville, TN
Indian Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indian Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470402001864
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Lake Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 464
- students enrolled
Indian Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hendersonville, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402001864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Lake Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Lake Elementary
Indian Lake Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Hendersonville, Tennessee, enrolling 464 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hendersonville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gene W. Brown Elementary (391 students): Indian Lake Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 12.2:1).
Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students) and Beech Sr High School (1,477 students) alongside Indian Lake 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 Indian Lake Elementary compares
Indian Lake 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Indian Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner County, which includes Indian Lake Elementary.
$10,286
Per student
-5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 45.2%
Federal 12.8%
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 Indian Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Hendersonville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~464 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Lake Elementary
How many students attend Indian Lake Elementary?
Indian Lake Elementary has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hendersonville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Lake Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% 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 Indian Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indian Lake Elementary is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Hendersonville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Lake Elementary?
Indian Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Indian Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hendersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hendersonville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hendersonville on the city page.
Is Indian Lake Elementary a good school?
Indian Lake Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. 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 Sumner County?
Besides Indian Lake Elementary, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.
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