- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksville, TN
Norman Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Norman Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470303001217
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norman Smith Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #20 of 21
- schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 609
- students enrolled
Norman Smith Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norman Smith Elementary ranks #20 of 21 schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303001217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Norman Smith Elementary held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 470303001217 · Clarksville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 16:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek High (1,600 students)
Norman Smith Elementary held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Norman Smith 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 609
Norman Smith Elementary
609 students
What this shows Norman Smith Elementary reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norman Smith Elementary compares
Norman Smith 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$10,645
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 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 37.4%
White 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Norman Smith Elementary is more 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 Norman Smith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norman Smith 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
Similar other schools in Clarksville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rossview Elementary
Standard public school
1,188 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Glenellen Elementary
Standard public school
1,143 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
West Creek Elementary
Standard public school
1,096 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Oakland Elementary
Standard public school
1,044 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hazelwood Elementary
Standard public school
992 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Barkers Mill Elementary
Standard public school
965 students 14.8:1 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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norman Smith Elementary
How many students attend Norman Smith Elementary?
Norman Smith Elementary has 609 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman Smith Elementary is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norman Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Norman Smith Elementary is African American at 37.4% of enrollment, in Clarksville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norman Smith Elementary?
Norman Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Norman Smith Elementary rank among schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Norman Smith Elementary ranks #20 of 21 schools in Clarksville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Norman Smith 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.