- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murfreesboro, TN
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell-Neilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470315001251
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 17
- schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 619
- students enrolled
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell-Neilson Elementary ranks #4 of 17 schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Murfreesboro · Tennessee
NCES ID 470315001251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 470315001251 · Murfreesboro, TN Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem Elementary School (946 students)
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem Elementa
Salem Elementary School
946 students
- Scales Element
Scales Elementary School
937 students
- Overall Creek
Overall Creek Elementary
937 students
- Black Fox Elem
Black Fox Elementary
889 students
- Erma Siegel El
Erma Siegel Elementary
867 students
- This school
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary
619 students
What this shows Mitchell-Neilson Elementary reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell-Neilson Elementary compares
Mitchell-Neilson 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$11,626
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.3%
African American 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Mitchell-Neilson Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Murfreesboro reports $11,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mitchell-Neilson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scales Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Overall Creek Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Fox Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erma Siegel Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell-Neilson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Murfreesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central Magnet School
Standard public school
1,222 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Brown's Chapel Elementary School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Barfield Elementary
Standard public school
969 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Blackman Elementary School
Standard public school
954 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Salem Elementary School
Standard public school
946 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Black Fox Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 16.2:1 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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell-Neilson Elementary
How many students attend Mitchell-Neilson Elementary?
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murfreesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 23% 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 Mitchell-Neilson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary is White at 33.3% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell-Neilson Elementary?
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Mitchell-Neilson Elementary rank among schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell-Neilson Elementary ranks #4 of 17 schools in Murfreesboro, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Murfreesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Murfreesboro?
Besides Mitchell-Neilson Elementary, Murfreesboro also operates Salem Elementary School (946 students), Scales Elementary School (937 students), and Overall Creek Elementary (937 students). See the Murfreesboro district page for the complete list.