Enrollment
491
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neely's Bend Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neely's Bend Elementary
Neely's Bend Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Madison, Tennessee, enrolling 491 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Tennessee schools and 34% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 491 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Davidson County spends $15,421 per pupil, 42% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Madison's public schools, it stands alongside Amqui Elementary (626 students): Neely's Bend Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.5:1 vs 18.4:1).
Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students) and Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students) alongside Neely's Bend 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 Neely's Bend Elementary compares
Neely's Bend 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Neely's Bend Elementary.
$15,421
Per student
+42%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Neely's Bend Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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