- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nashville, TN
Robert Churchwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert Churchwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470318002201
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Churchwell Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #42 of 49
- schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 280
- students enrolled
Robert Churchwell Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Churchwell Elementary ranks #42 of 49 schools in Nashville, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318002201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Robert Churchwell Elementary held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 470318002201 · Nashville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Robert Churchwell Elementary held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Robert Churchwell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antioch High S
Antioch High School
2,212 students
- Cane Ridge Hig
Cane Ridge High School
1,982 students
- John Overton H
John Overton High
1,942 students
- Mcgavock High
Mcgavock High
1,844 students
- Hunters Lane H
Hunters Lane High
1,414 students
- This school 280
Robert Churchwell Elementary
280 students
What this shows Robert Churchwell Elementary reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Churchwell Elementary compares
Robert Churchwell 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 6.8%
White 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Robert Churchwell Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Churchwell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Churchwell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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Lead Southeast
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Stratford Stem Magnet School
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Harpeth Valley Elementary
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Una Elementary
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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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Churchwell Elementary
How many students attend Robert Churchwell Elementary?
Robert Churchwell Elementary has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nashville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Churchwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Churchwell Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 4% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% 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 Robert Churchwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert Churchwell Elementary is African American at 81.4% of enrollment, in Nashville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Churchwell Elementary?
Robert Churchwell Elementary 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 Robert Churchwell Elementary rank among schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Churchwell Elementary ranks #42 of 49 schools in Nashville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nashville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Robert Churchwell Elementary, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.