- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelbyville, TN
Learning Way Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Learning Way Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470018002222
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learning Way Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 638
- students enrolled
Learning Way Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Way Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Shelbyville, TN.
School address
District: Bedford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470018002222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Learning Way Elementary held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 470018002222 · Shelbyville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelbyville Central High School (1,604 students)
Learning Way Elementary held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Learning Way Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelbyville Ce
Shelbyville Central High School
1,604 students
- Harris Middle
Harris Middle School
977 students
- Community Elem
Community Elementary School
650 students
- This school 638
Learning Way Elementary
638 students
- Liberty Elemen 631
Liberty Elementary
631 students
- Cascade Elemen 621
Cascade Elementary
621 students
What this shows Learning Way Elementary reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Learning Way Elementary compares
Learning Way Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$9,873
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White 31.0%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Learning Way Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Bedford County reports $9,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Learning Way Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Community Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Learning Way Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Shelbyville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 14:1 students per teacher
Thomas Magnet School
Standard public school
436 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Eakin Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
South Side Elementary
Standard public school
352 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
East Side Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Learning Way Elementary
How many students attend Learning Way Elementary?
Learning Way Elementary has 638 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelbyville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Way Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Way Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% 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 Learning Way Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Learning Way Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learning Way Elementary?
Learning Way Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Learning Way Elementary rank among schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Way Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Shelbyville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bedford County?
Besides Learning Way Elementary, Bedford County also operates Shelbyville Central High School (1,604 students), Harris Middle School (977 students), and Community Elementary School (650 students). See the Bedford County district page for the complete list.