- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clarksville, TN
Kirkwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kirkwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470303010433
👥 S:T ratio 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirkwood Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,163
- students enrolled
Kirkwood Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkwood Middle ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303010433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+142 students YoY
Kirkwood Middle grew from 1,011 students in 2022-23 to 1,153 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.1 → 54.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+142 students YoY 470303010433 · Clarksville, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,163 enr · 20.1:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek High (1,600 students)
Kirkwood Middle grew from 1,011 students in 2022-23 to 1,153 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE lost 58.1 → 54.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Kirkwood 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
Kirkwood Middle
1,163 students
What this shows Kirkwood Middle reports 1,163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirkwood Middle compares
Kirkwood Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,163 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,163
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
African American 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Kirkwood Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
District finance for Montgomery County reports $10,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirkwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirkwood 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
Kenwood Middle
Standard public school
1,083 students 17.5:1 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 (~1,163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kirkwood Middle
How many students attend Kirkwood Middle?
Kirkwood Middle has 1,163 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clarksville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,011 (2022-23) → 1,153 (2023-24), up 142.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Middle is 20.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirkwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kirkwood Middle is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Clarksville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirkwood Middle?
Kirkwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kirkwood Middle rank among middle schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkwood Middle ranks #7 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 Kirkwood 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.