Enrollment
779
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksville, TN
Kenwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kenwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470303000102
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenwood Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 21
- schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 779
- students enrolled
Kenwood Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Elementary ranks #3 of 21 schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenwood Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenwood Elementary
Kenwood Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clarksville, Tennessee, enrolling 779 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 779 puts it in the larger 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 African American (32%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clarksville's public schools, it stands alongside Rossview Elementary (1,188 students): Kenwood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 16.7:1).
Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students) and Clarksville High (1,530 students) alongside Kenwood Elementary.
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 Kenwood Elementary compares
Kenwood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 31.8%
White 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 12.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 31.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Kenwood Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Kenwood Elementary.
$10,208
Per student
-6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 48.0%
Federal 18.7%
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 Kenwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Clarksville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rossview Elementary
Standard public school
1,188 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Glenellen Elementary
Standard public school
1,143 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
West Creek Elementary
Standard public school
1,096 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Oakland Elementary
Standard public school
1,044 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hazelwood Elementary
Standard public school
992 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Barkers Mill Elementary
Standard public school
965 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~779 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kenwood Elementary
How many students attend Kenwood Elementary?
Kenwood Elementary has 779 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kenwood Elementary is African American at 31.8% of enrollment, in Clarksville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenwood Elementary?
Kenwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Kenwood Elementary rank among schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Elementary ranks #3 of 21 schools in Clarksville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarksville on the city page.
Is Kenwood Elementary a good school?
Kenwood Elementary earns 46/100 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 Montgomery County?
Besides Kenwood Elementary, Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students), Clarksville High (1,530 students), and Rossview High (1,529 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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