- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nashville, TN
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for May Werthan Shayne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470318002059
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #12 of 49
- schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 779
- students enrolled
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, May Werthan Shayne Elementary School ranks #12 of 49 schools in Nashville, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318002059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 470318002059 · Nashville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antioch High S
Antioch High School
2,212 students
- Cane Ridge Hig
Cane Ridge High School
1,982 students
- John Overton H
John Overton High
1,942 students
- Mcgavock High
Mcgavock High
1,844 students
- Hunters Lane H
Hunters Lane High
1,414 students
- This school 779
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
779 students
What this shows May Werthan Shayne Elementary School reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How May Werthan Shayne Elementary School compares
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$17,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
African American 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How May Werthan Shayne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to May Werthan Shayne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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Stratford Stem Magnet School
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Harpeth Valley Elementary
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Una Elementary
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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 (~779 students)
Frequently asked questions about May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
How many students attend May Werthan Shayne Elementary School?
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School has 779 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nashville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at May Werthan Shayne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of May Werthan Shayne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Nashville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for May Werthan Shayne Elementary School?
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 May Werthan Shayne Elementary School rank among schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, May Werthan Shayne Elementary School ranks #12 of 49 schools in Nashville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nashville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides May Werthan Shayne Elementary School, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.