Enrollment
674
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bartlett, TN
Rivercrest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rivercrest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470015300972
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rivercrest Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Bartlett · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 674
- students enrolled
Rivercrest Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rivercrest Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Bartlett, TN.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rivercrest Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rivercrest Elementary
Rivercrest Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bartlett, Tennessee, enrolling 674 students.
At 15:1, 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 674 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 African American (43%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 674 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bartlett's public schools, it stands alongside Altruria Elementary (730 students): Rivercrest Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14:1).
Bartlett also operates Bartlett High School (2,782 students) and Elmore Park Middle School (777 students) alongside Rivercrest 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 Rivercrest Elementary compares
Rivercrest 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,206
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 674 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
African American 43.3%
White 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Rivercrest Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bartlett, which includes Rivercrest Elementary.
$11,206
Per student
+4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 37.6%
Federal 22.0%
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 Rivercrest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmore Park Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altruria Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bon Lin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rivercrest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,782
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Bartlett
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Altruria Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 14:1 students per teacher
Kate Bond Elementary School
Standard public school
726 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Bon Lin Elementary School
Standard public school
708 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Bartlett Elementary School
Standard public school
680 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~674 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rivercrest Elementary
How many students attend Rivercrest Elementary?
Rivercrest Elementary has 674 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bartlett, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivercrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivercrest Elementary is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% 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 Rivercrest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rivercrest Elementary is African American at 43.3% of enrollment, in Bartlett, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rivercrest Elementary?
Rivercrest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Rivercrest Elementary rank among schools in Bartlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Rivercrest Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Bartlett, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bartlett on the city page.
Is Rivercrest Elementary a good school?
Rivercrest Elementary earns 48/100 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 Bartlett?
Besides Rivercrest Elementary, Bartlett also operates Bartlett High School (2,782 students), Elmore Park Middle School (777 students), and Altruria Elementary (730 students). See the Bartlett district page for the complete list.
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