Enrollment
1,163
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470303010433
Kirkwood Middle — Clarksville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Kirkwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 30
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: Montgomery 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)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kirkwood Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kirkwood Middle reports 1,163 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Montgomery County spends $12,015 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.3% from local sources (property taxes), 48.0% from the state, and 18.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Kirkwood 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,163 | top 94% | — | — |
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,015
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 1,163 Top 94% in Tennessee — larger than 6% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470303010433
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Kirkwood Middle.
$12,015
Per student
-3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
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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 17.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirkwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kirkwood Middle is White at 46.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Clarksville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirkwood Middle?
Kirkwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.