- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, TN
Prospect Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prospect Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470033000100
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prospect Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 18
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 400
- students enrolled
Prospect Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Elementary School ranks #4 of 18 schools in Cleveland, TN.
School address
District: Bradley County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470033000100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Prospect Elementary School grew from 396 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 470033000100 · Cleveland, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradley Central High School (1,649 students)
Prospect Elementary School grew from 396 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Prospect Elementary School 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 400
Prospect Elementary School
400 students
What this shows Prospect Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prospect Elementary School compares
Prospect 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Prospect Elementary School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bradley County reports $10,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prospect Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Forest Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocoee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterville Community Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prospect Elementary School'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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Elementary School
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prospect Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prospect Elementary School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Prospect Elementary School rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Elementary School ranks #4 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 Prospect Elementary School, 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.