- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Munford, TN
Munford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Munford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470408001699
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Munford Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Munford · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 864
- students enrolled
Munford Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Munford Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Munford, TN.
School address
District: Tipton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470408001699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Munford Elementary held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 470408001699 · Munford, TN Other · MID · TRAD
864 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Munford High School (1,262 students)
Munford Elementary held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Munford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Munford High S
Munford High School
1,262 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,031 students
- Munford Middle
Munford Middle School
910 students
- This school
Munford Elementary
864 students
- Atoka Elementa
Atoka Elementary School
826 students
- Brighton Middl
Brighton Middle School
745 students
What this shows Munford Elementary reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Munford Elementary compares
Munford 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 | 864 | top 13% | - | - |
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.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
28.0%
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
$9,845
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 864 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Munford Elementary is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tipton County reports $9,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Munford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munford Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atoka Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brighton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Munford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~864 students)
Frequently asked questions about Munford Elementary
How many students attend Munford Elementary?
Munford Elementary has 864 students enrolled. It is a public school in Munford, TN. CCD year-over-year: 797 (2022-23) → 821 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Munford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Munford 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 Munford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Munford Elementary is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Munford, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Munford Elementary?
Munford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Munford Elementary rank among public schools in Munford?
By Resource Investment Index, Munford Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Munford, 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 Tipton County?
Besides Munford Elementary, Tipton County also operates Munford High School (1,262 students), Brighton High School (1,031 students), and Munford Middle School (910 students). See the Tipton County district page for the complete list.