Enrollment
537
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470015002676
Millington Intermediate School — Millington, TN
Federal NCES profile for Millington Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
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: Millington Municipal Schools · 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)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Millington Intermediate School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Millington Intermediate School reports 537 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% 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 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 537 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Millington Municipal Schools spends $12,987 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.3% from local sources (property taxes), 38.1% from the state, and 27.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Millington Intermediate School 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 60% | — | — |
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 89% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$12,987
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 537 Top 60% in Tennessee — larger than 40% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470015002676
Student demographics
White 38.9%
African American 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 537:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.8%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millington Municipal Schools, which includes Millington Intermediate School.
$12,987
Per student
+5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 38.1%
Federal 27.5%
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
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
Similar elementary schools in Millington
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Millington Intermediate School
How many students attend Millington Intermediate School?
Millington Intermediate School has 537 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Millington, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millington Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Millington Intermediate School is 18.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millington Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Millington Intermediate School is White at 38.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Millington, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millington Intermediate School?
Millington Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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.