Enrollment
264
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470318001322
Isaac Litton Middle — Nashville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Isaac Litton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 4
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: Davidson County · 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)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Isaac Litton Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Isaac Litton Middle reports 264 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 264 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Davidson County spends $17,219 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.7% from local sources (property taxes), 26.4% from the state, and 14.9% 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 Isaac Litton Middle 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 18% | — | — |
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 84% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$17,219
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 264 Top 18% in Tennessee — larger than 82% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 17.7:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470318001322
Student demographics
White 47.0%
African American 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 264:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.3%
In-school suspensions 23
Out-of-school suspensions 44
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Isaac Litton Middle.
$17,219
Per student
+40%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Isaac Litton Middle
How many students attend Isaac Litton Middle?
Isaac Litton Middle has 264 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nashville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaac Litton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Isaac Litton Middle is 17.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isaac Litton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Isaac Litton Middle is White at 47.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Nashville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isaac Litton Middle?
Isaac Litton Middle 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.