Enrollment
937
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murfreesboro, TN
Overall Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Overall Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470315002426
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overall Creek Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 937
- students enrolled
Overall Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overall Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Murfreesboro · Tennessee
NCES ID 470315002426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Overall Creek Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Overall Creek Elementary
Overall Creek Elementary is a large elementary school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, enrolling 937 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 937 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Murfreesboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Scales Elementary School (937 students): Overall Creek Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 14.9:1).
Murfreesboro also operates Salem Elementary School (946 students) and Scales Elementary School (937 students) alongside Overall Creek Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Overall Creek Elementary compares
Overall Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 937 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
937
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
African American 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Overall Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murfreesboro, which includes Overall Creek Elementary.
$11,342
Per student
+5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 40.8%
Federal 18.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Overall Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scales Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black Fox Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erma Siegel Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cason Lane Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overall Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Murfreesboro
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Scales Elementary School
Standard public school
937 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Buchanan Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mcfadden School of Excellence
Standard public school
386 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School
Standard public school
334 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Homer Pittard Campus School
Standard public school
240 students 15:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~937 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Overall Creek Elementary
How many students attend Overall Creek Elementary?
Overall Creek Elementary has 937 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murfreesboro, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overall Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Overall Creek Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overall Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Overall Creek Elementary is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overall Creek Elementary?
Overall Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Overall Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Overall Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Murfreesboro on the city page.
Is Overall Creek Elementary a good school?
Overall Creek Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Murfreesboro?
Besides Overall Creek Elementary, Murfreesboro also operates Salem Elementary School (946 students), Scales Elementary School (937 students), and Black Fox Elementary (889 students). See the Murfreesboro district page for the complete list.
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