- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gallatin, TN
Joe Shafer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joe Shafer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470402001213
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe Shafer Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Gallatin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 670
- students enrolled
Joe Shafer Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Shafer Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Gallatin, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402001213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Joe Shafer Middle School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 470402001213 · Gallatin, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 14:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
Joe Shafer Middle School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Joe Shafer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- This school
Joe Shafer Middle School
670 students
What this shows Joe Shafer Middle School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe Shafer Middle School compares
Joe Shafer Middle School 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Joe Shafer Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joe Shafer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 Joe Shafer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 middle schools in Gallatin
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joe Shafer Middle School
How many students attend Joe Shafer Middle School?
Joe Shafer Middle School has 670 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gallatin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Shafer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Shafer Middle School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% 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 Joe Shafer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joe Shafer Middle School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Gallatin, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe Shafer Middle School?
Joe Shafer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Joe Shafer Middle School rank among middle schools in Gallatin?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Shafer Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Gallatin, 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 Gallatin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides Joe Shafer Middle School, 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.