Enrollment
364
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, TN
Krisle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Krisle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470360001501
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Krisle Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 364
- students enrolled
Krisle Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Krisle Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Springfield, TN.
School address
District: Robertson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470360001501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Krisle Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Krisle Elementary
Krisle Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Springfield, Tennessee, enrolling 364 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 364 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Springfield's public schools, it stands alongside Innovation Academy of Robertson County (560 students): Krisle Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 15.1:1).
Robertson County also operates Springfield High School (1,026 students) and White House Heritage High School (977 students) alongside Krisle Elementary.
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 Krisle Elementary compares
Krisle Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$9,085
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
White 32.7%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Krisle Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robertson County, which includes Krisle Elementary.
$9,085
Per student
-16%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 56.3%
Federal 13.9%
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 Krisle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White House Heritage High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Robertson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Krisle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Springfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Innovation Academy of Robertson County
Standard public school
560 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Coopertown Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Bransford Elementary
Standard public school
143 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Robertson County Phoenix Academy
Standard public school
74 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Robertson Co. Virtual School
Standard public school
66 students 66:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Krisle Elementary
How many students attend Krisle Elementary?
Krisle Elementary has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Krisle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Krisle Elementary is 13:1, which is 15% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Krisle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Krisle Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Springfield, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Krisle Elementary?
Krisle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Krisle Elementary rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Krisle Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Springfield, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Krisle Elementary a good school?
Krisle Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Robertson County?
Besides Krisle Elementary, Robertson County also operates Springfield High School (1,026 students), White House Heritage High School (977 students), and Greenbrier High School (769 students). See the Robertson County district page for the complete list.
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