Enrollment
560
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, TN
Innovation Academy of Robertson County
Federal NCES profile for Innovation Academy of Robertson County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470360001504
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovation Academy of Robertson County earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 560
- students enrolled
Innovation Academy of Robertson County has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Academy of Robertson County ranks #2 of 6 schools in Springfield, TN.
School address
District: Robertson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470360001504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Innovation Academy of Robertson County compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Innovation Academy of Robertson County
Innovation Academy of Robertson County is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Springfield, Tennessee, enrolling 560 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 560 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 led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Springfield's public schools, it stands alongside Coopertown Elementary (409 students): Innovation Academy of Robertson County is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.2:1).
Robertson County also operates Springfield High School (1,026 students) and White House Heritage High School (977 students) alongside Innovation Academy of Robertson County.
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 Innovation Academy of Robertson County compares
Innovation Academy of Robertson County on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$9,085
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Innovation Academy of Robertson County is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robertson County, which includes Innovation Academy of Robertson County.
$9,085
Per student
-16%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 56.3%
Federal 13.9%
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 Innovation Academy of Robertson County Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| White House Heritage High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Robertson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Innovation Academy of Robertson County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Springfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Coopertown Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Krisle Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 13:1 students per teacher
Bransford Elementary
Standard public school
143 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Robertson County Phoenix Academy
Standard public school
74 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Robertson Co. Virtual School
Standard public school
66 students 66:1 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 (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Innovation Academy of Robertson County
How many students attend Innovation Academy of Robertson County?
Innovation Academy of Robertson County has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Academy of Robertson County?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Academy of Robertson County is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% 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 Innovation Academy of Robertson County?
The largest demographic group at Innovation Academy of Robertson County is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Springfield, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovation Academy of Robertson County?
Innovation Academy of Robertson County has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Innovation Academy of Robertson County rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Academy of Robertson County ranks #2 of 6 schools in Springfield, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Innovation Academy of Robertson County a good school?
Innovation Academy of Robertson County earns 49/100 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 Robertson County?
Besides Innovation Academy of Robertson County, Robertson County also operates Springfield High School (1,026 students), White House Heritage High School (977 students), and Greenbrier High School (769 students). See the Robertson County district page for the complete list.
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