Enrollment
641
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470402002203
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek — Hendersonville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
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: Sumner 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)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek reports 641 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% 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 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 641 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sumner County spends $11,062 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.0% from local sources (property taxes), 45.2% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 73% | — | — |
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,062
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 641 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 641 Top 73% in Tennessee — larger than 27% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470402002203
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 641:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.3%
In-school suspensions 96
Out-of-school suspensions 61
Expulsions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner County, which includes Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek.
$11,062
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 45.2%
Federal 12.8%
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
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
How many students attend Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek?
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hendersonville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek is 15.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek?
The largest demographic group at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek is White at 60.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hendersonville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek?
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.