- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spring Hill, TN
Northfield Academy
Federal NCES profile for Northfield Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470276002360
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Spring Hill · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74
- students enrolled
Northfield Academy has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Academy ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Spring Hill, TN.
School address
District: Maury County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470276002360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Northfield Academy grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 470276002360 · Spring Hill, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Central High School (1,401 students)
Northfield Academy grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Northfield Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Centr
Columbia Central High School
1,401 students
- Whitthorne Mid
Whitthorne Middle School
951 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High School
907 students
- Culleoka Unit
Culleoka Unit School
868 students
- Battle Creek M
Battle Creek Middle School
750 students
- This school 74
Northfield Academy
74 students
What this shows Northfield Academy reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northfield Academy compares
Northfield 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
94.6%
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
$11,129
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 74 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.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Northfield Academy is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Maury County reports $11,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northfield Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitthorne Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Culleoka Unit School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Battle Creek Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Spring Hill
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Academy
How many students attend Northfield Academy?
Northfield Academy has 74 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spring Hill, TN. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Academy is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% 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 Northfield Academy?
The largest demographic group at Northfield Academy is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Spring Hill, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield Academy?
Northfield Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Northfield Academy rank among public schools in Spring Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Academy ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Spring Hill, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spring Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Maury County?
Besides Northfield Academy, Maury County also operates Columbia Central High School (1,401 students), Whitthorne Middle School (951 students), and Spring Hill High School (907 students). See the Maury County district page for the complete list.