- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlotte, TN
New Directions Academy
Federal NCES profile for New Directions Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470102000327
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Directions Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 61
- students enrolled
New Directions Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Directions Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Charlotte, TN.
School address
District: Dickson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470102000327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
New Directions Academy grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+100.0%).
Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 470102000327 · Charlotte, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 7.6:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickson County High School (1,337 students)
New Directions Academy grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+100.0%). Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
New Directions Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickson County
Dickson County High School
1,337 students
- Creek Wood Hig
Creek Wood High School
919 students
- Centennial Ele
Centennial Elementary
713 students
- Stuart Burns E
Stuart Burns Elementary
706 students
- Charlotte Elem
Charlotte Elementary
601 students
- This school 61
New Directions Academy
61 students
What this shows New Directions Academy reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Directions Academy compares
New Directions Academy 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 50% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 4% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$10,729
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, New Directions Academy is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Dickson County reports $10,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Directions Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creek Wood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuart Burns Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Directions Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Charlotte
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~61 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Directions Academy
How many students attend New Directions Academy?
New Directions Academy has 61 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlotte, TN. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Directions Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Directions Academy is 7.6:1, which is 50% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Directions Academy?
The largest demographic group at New Directions Academy is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Charlotte, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Directions Academy?
New Directions Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 New Directions Academy rank among schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, New Directions Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Charlotte, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickson County?
Besides New Directions Academy, Dickson County also operates Dickson County High School (1,337 students), Creek Wood High School (919 students), and Centennial Elementary (713 students). See the Dickson County district page for the complete list.