Enrollment
264
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Isaac Litton Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Isaac Litton Middle
Isaac Litton Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Nashville, Tennessee, enrolling 264 students.
At 15.5:1, 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.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Davidson County spends $15,421 per pupil, 42% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 67 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 264 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Nashville's middle schools, it stands alongside H. G. Hill Middle (435 students): Isaac Litton Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14.5:1).
Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students) and Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students) alongside Isaac Litton Middle.
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 Isaac Litton Middle compares
Isaac Litton Middle on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat 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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Isaac Litton Middle.
$15,421
Per student
+42%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
H. G. Hill Middle
Standard public school
435 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Donelson Middle
Standard public school
434 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Croft Middle
Standard public school
411 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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
Similar middle 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 (~264 students)
Next steps
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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 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Isaac Litton Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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