Enrollment
638
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470018002222
Learning Way Elementary — Shelbyville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Learning Way Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
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: Bedford 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)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Learning Way Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Learning Way Elementary reports 638 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 638 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bedford County spends $10,343 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.1% from local sources (property taxes), 59.8% from the state, and 21.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), 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 Learning Way Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,343
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 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.
Overview
Enrollment 638 Top 73% in Tennessee — larger than 27% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470018002222
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 638:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.4%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford County, which includes Learning Way Elementary.
$10,343
Per student
-16%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 59.8%
Federal 21.1%
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
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
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 17.3:1 students per teacher
Eakin Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
South Side Elementary
Standard public school
352 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
East Side Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Learning Way Elementary
How many students attend Learning Way Elementary?
Learning Way Elementary has 638 students enrolled. It is a other school in Shelbyville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Way Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Way Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Shelbyville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learning Way Elementary?
Learning Way Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) 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.