Enrollment
1,844
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470318001342
Mcgavock High — Nashville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Mcgavock High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 27
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
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: Davidson 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)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcgavock High compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mcgavock High reports 1,844 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 115.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 2 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 284 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Davidson County spends $17,219 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.7% from local sources (property taxes), 26.4% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Mcgavock High 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,844 | top 99% | — | — |
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
18.2:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 87% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,219
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 284 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
413
in-school suspensions + 419 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 109 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,844 Top 99% in Tennessee — larger than 1% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 115.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470318001342
Student demographics
African American 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
White 26.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 35.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Counselors (FTE) 6.5
Students per counselor 284:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 413
Out-of-school suspensions 419
Expulsions 109
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Mcgavock High.
$17,219
Per student
+40%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Mcgavock High
How many students attend Mcgavock High?
Mcgavock High has 1,844 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgavock High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgavock High is 18.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgavock High?
The largest demographic group at Mcgavock High is African American at 35.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Nashville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgavock High?
Mcgavock High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.