- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clarksville, TN
Kenwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kenwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470303010361
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenwood Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,083
- students enrolled
Kenwood Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Middle ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303010361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kenwood Middle held near 1,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.9 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 470303010361 · Clarksville, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,083 enr · 17.5:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek High (1,600 students)
Kenwood Middle held near 1,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.9 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Kenwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Creek Hig
West Creek High
1,600 students
- Clarksville Hi
Clarksville High
1,530 students
- Rossview High
Rossview High
1,529 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,441 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
1,335 students
- This school
Kenwood Middle
1,083 students
What this shows Kenwood Middle reports 1,083 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenwood Middle compares
Kenwood 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,083 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,083
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$10,645
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
307
in-school suspensions + 313 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 40 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 37.3%
White 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 13.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Kenwood Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $10,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarksville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 middle schools in Clarksville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Richview Middle
Standard public school
1,174 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
West Creek Middle
Standard public school
1,165 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Kirkwood Middle
Standard public school
1,163 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Rossview Middle
Standard public school
1,076 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Northeast Middle
Standard public school
1,074 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
New Providence Middle
Standard public school
1,012 students 16.3:1 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 (~1,083 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenwood Middle
How many students attend Kenwood Middle?
Kenwood Middle has 1,083 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clarksville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,121 (2022-23) → 1,121 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Middle is 17.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kenwood Middle is African American at 37.3% of enrollment, in Clarksville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenwood Middle?
Kenwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Kenwood Middle rank among middle schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Middle ranks #6 of 7 middle 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 middle schools in Clarksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Kenwood Middle, 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.