- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Christiana, TN
Plainview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Plainview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470369002670
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainview Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Christiana · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 673
- students enrolled
Plainview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Christiana, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369002670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+127 students YoY
Plainview Elementary School grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (+23.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+127 students YoY 470369002670 · Christiana, TN Other · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 21.7:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Plainview Elementary School grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (+23.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Plainview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewarts Creek
Stewarts Creek High School
2,474 students
- Blackman High
Blackman High School
2,301 students
- Riverdale High
Riverdale High School
2,275 students
- Smyrna High Sc
Smyrna High School
2,266 students
- Rockvale High
Rockvale High School
2,126 students
- This school 673
Plainview Elementary School
673 students
What this shows Plainview Elementary School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainview Elementary School compares
Plainview Elementary School 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 95% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,708
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 673 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Plainview Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Rutherford County reports $10,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plainview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,275
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Christiana
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plainview Elementary School
How many students attend Plainview Elementary School?
Plainview Elementary School has 673 students enrolled. It is a public school in Christiana, TN. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), up 127.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainview Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 42% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Plainview Elementary School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Christiana, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainview Elementary School?
Plainview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Plainview Elementary School rank among public schools in Christiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Christiana, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Plainview Elementary School, Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students), Blackman High School (2,301 students), and Riverdale High School (2,275 students). See the Rutherford County district page for the complete list.