- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murfreesboro, TN
Northfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470315001975
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 17
- schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 711
- students enrolled
Northfield Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Elementary ranks #5 of 17 schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Murfreesboro · Tennessee
NCES ID 470315001975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Northfield Elementary held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.2 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 470315001975 · Murfreesboro, TN Other · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem Elementary School (946 students)
Northfield Elementary held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.2 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Northfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem Elementa
Salem Elementary School
946 students
- Scales Element
Scales Elementary School
937 students
- Overall Creek
Overall Creek Elementary
937 students
- Black Fox Elem
Black Fox Elementary
889 students
- Erma Siegel El
Erma Siegel Elementary
867 students
- This school
Northfield Elementary
711 students
What this shows Northfield Elementary reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northfield Elementary compares
Northfield 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,626
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
African American 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Northfield Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Murfreesboro reports $11,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scales Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Overall Creek Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Fox Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erma Siegel Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Murfreesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central Magnet School
Standard public school
1,222 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Brown's Chapel Elementary School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Barfield Elementary
Standard public school
969 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Blackman Elementary School
Standard public school
954 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Salem Elementary School
Standard public school
946 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Black Fox Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 16.2:1 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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Elementary
How many students attend Northfield Elementary?
Northfield Elementary has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murfreesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% 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 Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northfield Elementary is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield Elementary?
Northfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Northfield Elementary rank among schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Elementary ranks #5 of 17 schools in Murfreesboro, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Murfreesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Murfreesboro?
Besides Northfield Elementary, Murfreesboro also operates Salem Elementary School (946 students), Scales Elementary School (937 students), and Overall Creek Elementary (937 students). See the Murfreesboro district page for the complete list.