Enrollment
454
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470318001346
John Trotwood Moore Middle — Nashville, TN
Federal NCES profile for John Trotwood Moore Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 7
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)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Trotwood Moore Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John Trotwood Moore Middle reports 454 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 227 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 37.4% 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 43/100 (D), 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 John Trotwood Moore 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 48% | — | — |
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 454 Top 48% in Tennessee — larger than 52% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470318001346
Student demographics
White 59.7%
African American 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 227:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.4%
In-school suspensions 51
Out-of-school suspensions 51
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes John Trotwood Moore 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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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about John Trotwood Moore Middle
How many students attend John Trotwood Moore Middle?
John Trotwood Moore Middle has 454 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Nashville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Trotwood Moore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Trotwood Moore Middle is 14.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Trotwood Moore Middle?
The largest demographic group at John Trotwood Moore Middle is White at 59.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Nashville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Trotwood Moore Middle?
John Trotwood Moore Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) 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.