- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brentwood, TN
Lipscomb Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lipscomb Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470453001810
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lipscomb Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 532
- students enrolled
Lipscomb Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lipscomb Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Brentwood, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453001810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Lipscomb Elementary held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 470453001810 · Brentwood, TN Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (2,091 students)
Lipscomb Elementary held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lipscomb Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
2,091 students
- Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High School
1,975 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,729 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,609 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- This school 532
Lipscomb Elementary
532 students
What this shows Lipscomb Elementary reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lipscomb Elementary compares
Lipscomb 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Lipscomb Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamson County reports $11,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lipscomb Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lipscomb Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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Scales Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
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Jordan Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 16.1:1 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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lipscomb Elementary
How many students attend Lipscomb Elementary?
Lipscomb Elementary has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brentwood, TN. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lipscomb Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lipscomb Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% 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 Lipscomb Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lipscomb Elementary is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Brentwood, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lipscomb Elementary?
Lipscomb Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Lipscomb Elementary rank among schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lipscomb Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Brentwood, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Lipscomb Elementary, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.