- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Montgomery Central Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 470303001208 · Cunningham, TN Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek High (1,600 students)
Montgomery Central Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Montgomery Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Creek Hig
West Creek High
1,600 students
- Clarksville Hi
Clarksville High
1,530 students
- Rossview High
Rossview High
1,529 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,441 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
1,335 students
- This school 518
Montgomery Central Elementary
518 students
What this shows Montgomery Central Elementary reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery Central Elementary compares
Montgomery Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Montgomery County reports $10,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,530
- 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
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 (~518 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.