- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nashville, TN
Isaac Litton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Isaac Litton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470318001322
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isaac Litton Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #8 of 12
- middle schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 264
- students enrolled
Isaac Litton Middle has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac Litton Middle ranks #8 of 12 middle schools in Nashville, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Isaac Litton Middle held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 470318001322 · Nashville, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Isaac Litton Middle held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Isaac Litton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antioch High S
Antioch High School
2,212 students
- Cane Ridge Hig
Cane Ridge High School
1,982 students
- John Overton H
John Overton High
1,942 students
- Mcgavock High
Mcgavock High
1,844 students
- Hunters Lane H
Hunters Lane High
1,414 students
- This school 264
Isaac Litton Middle
264 students
What this shows Isaac Litton Middle reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isaac Litton Middle compares
Isaac Litton Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$17,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Isaac Litton Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isaac Litton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isaac Litton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar middle schools in Nashville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Donelson Middle
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434 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Croft Middle
Standard public school
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Jere Baxter Middle
Standard public school
369 students 16:1 students per teacher
West End Middle
Standard public school
327 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Margaret Allen Middle
Standard public school
306 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~264 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaac Litton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Isaac Litton Middle is 15.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isaac Litton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Isaac Litton Middle is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Nashville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isaac Litton Middle?
Isaac Litton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Isaac Litton Middle rank among middle schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac Litton Middle ranks #8 of 12 middle schools in Nashville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Nashville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Isaac Litton Middle, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.