Enrollment
518
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cunningham, TN
Montgomery Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470303001208
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Central Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cunningham · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 518
- students enrolled
Montgomery Central Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Central Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cunningham, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303001208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montgomery Central Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montgomery Central Elementary
Montgomery Central Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cunningham, Tennessee, enrolling 518 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 518 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students) and Clarksville High (1,530 students) alongside Montgomery Central Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Montgomery Central Elementary compares
Montgomery Central Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Montgomery Central Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Montgomery Central Elementary.
$10,208
Per student
-6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 48.0%
Federal 18.7%
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.
How Montgomery Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarksville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~518 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Central Elementary
How many students attend Montgomery Central Elementary?
Montgomery Central Elementary has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cunningham, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Central Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Central Elementary is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Cunningham, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Central Elementary?
Montgomery Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montgomery Central Elementary rank among public schools in Cunningham?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Central Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cunningham, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cunningham on the city page.
Is Montgomery Central Elementary a good school?
Montgomery Central Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Montgomery Central Elementary, Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students), Clarksville High (1,530 students), and Rossview High (1,529 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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