- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, TN
North Cleveland Goal Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Cleveland Goal Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470033000293
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Cleveland Goal Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #1 of 18
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 14
- students enrolled
North Cleveland Goal Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Cleveland Goal Academy ranks #1 of 18 schools in Cleveland, TN.
School address
District: Bradley County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470033000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
North Cleveland Goal Academy shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-21.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 470033000293 · Cleveland, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 2:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradley Central High School (1,649 students)
North Cleveland Goal Academy shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-21.4%). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
North Cleveland Goal Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradley Centra
Bradley Central High School
1,649 students
- Walker Valley
Walker Valley High School
1,450 students
- Lake Forest Mi
Lake Forest Middle School
1,173 students
- Ocoee Middle S
Ocoee Middle School
1,096 students
- Waterville Com
Waterville Community Elementary School
677 students
- This school 14
North Cleveland Goal Academy
14 students
What this shows North Cleveland Goal Academy reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Cleveland Goal Academy compares
North Cleveland Goal Academy is a shrinking 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 | 2:1 | ▼ 87% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
2:1
students per teacher
- 87% below state mean
Top 1% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.6%
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
$10,165
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 14 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Bradley County reports $10,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Cleveland Goal Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Forest Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocoee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterville Community Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Cleveland Goal Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,450
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blythe-Bower Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Waterville Community Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Black Fox Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
North Lee Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Hopewell Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 16.3:1 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 (~14 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Cleveland Goal Academy
How many students attend North Cleveland Goal Academy?
North Cleveland Goal Academy has 14 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 11 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cleveland Goal Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Cleveland Goal Academy is 2:1, which is 87% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 87% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Cleveland Goal Academy?
North Cleveland Goal Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 North Cleveland Goal Academy rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, North Cleveland Goal Academy ranks #1 of 18 schools in Cleveland, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Bradley County?
Besides North Cleveland Goal Academy, Bradley County also operates Bradley Central High School (1,649 students), Walker Valley High School (1,450 students), and Lake Forest Middle School (1,173 students). See the Bradley County district page for the complete list.