- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, TN
Neely's Bend Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Neely's Bend Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470318001351
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neely's Bend Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 491
- students enrolled
Neely's Bend Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neely's Bend Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Madison, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Neely's Bend Elementary grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+20.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 470318001351 · Madison, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 20.5:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Neely's Bend Elementary grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+20.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Neely's Bend Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antioch High S
Antioch High School
2,212 students
- Cane Ridge Hig
Cane Ridge High School
1,982 students
- John Overton H
John Overton High
1,942 students
- Mcgavock High
Mcgavock High
1,844 students
- Hunters Lane H
Hunters Lane High
1,414 students
- This school 491
Neely's Bend Elementary
491 students
What this shows Neely's Bend Elementary reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neely's Bend Elementary compares
Neely's Bend Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
African American 33.4%
White 10.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Neely's Bend Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neely's Bend Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neely's Bend Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Madison
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Amqui Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Chadwell Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Stratton Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Gateway Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 15.8:1 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neely's Bend Elementary
How many students attend Neely's Bend Elementary?
Neely's Bend Elementary has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, TN. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neely's Bend Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Neely's Bend Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neely's Bend Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Neely's Bend Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Madison, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neely's Bend Elementary?
Neely's Bend Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Neely's Bend Elementary rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Neely's Bend Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Madison, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Neely's Bend Elementary, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.