- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smyrna, TN
Rocky Fork Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Fork Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470369002584
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Fork Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 905
- students enrolled
Rocky Fork Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Fork Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Smyrna, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369002584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Rocky Fork Elementary School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 470369002584 · Smyrna, TN Other · MID · TRAD
905 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Rocky Fork Elementary School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Rocky Fork 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 905
Rocky Fork Elementary School
905 students
What this shows Rocky Fork Elementary School reports 905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Fork Elementary School compares
Rocky Fork Elementary School 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 12% | - | - |
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.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
1.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
African American 16.1%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Rocky Fork Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County reports $10,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Fork Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Fork 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 Smyrna
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
John Colemon Elementary
Standard public school
861 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Cedar Grove Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Stewartsboro Elementary
Standard public school
854 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
David Youree Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Smyrna Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Smyrna Primary
Standard public school
562 students 14.8:1 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 (~905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Fork Elementary School
How many students attend Rocky Fork Elementary School?
Rocky Fork Elementary School has 905 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smyrna, TN. CCD year-over-year: 960 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Fork Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Fork Elementary School 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 Rocky Fork Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Fork Elementary School is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Smyrna, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Fork Elementary School?
Rocky Fork Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Rocky Fork Elementary School rank among schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Fork Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Smyrna, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Smyrna on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Rocky Fork 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.