Enrollment
1,163
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kirkwood Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kirkwood Middle
Kirkwood Middle is a large middle school in Clarksville, Tennessee, enrolling 1,163 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Tennessee schools and 31% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,163 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
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 middle schools, it stands alongside Richview Middle (1,174 students): Kirkwood Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 20.6:1).
Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students) and Clarksville High (1,530 students) alongside Kirkwood Middle.
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 Kirkwood Middle compares
Kirkwood Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,208
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.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Kirkwood Middle.
$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 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
- 1,600
- 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 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
Similar middle 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 (~1,163 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Kirkwood Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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