Enrollment
585
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470402001677
Rucker Stewart Middle — Gallatin, TN
Federal NCES profile for Rucker Stewart Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rucker Stewart Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rucker Stewart Middle reports 585 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 293 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sumner County spends $11,062 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.0% from local sources (property taxes), 45.2% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rucker Stewart Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 67% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,062
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 585 Top 66% in Tennessee — larger than 34% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470402001677
Student demographics
White 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
African American 26.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 293:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.9%
In-school suspensions 145
Out-of-school suspensions 150
Expulsions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner County, which includes Rucker Stewart Middle.
$11,062
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 45.2%
Federal 12.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Rucker Stewart Middle
How many students attend Rucker Stewart Middle?
Rucker Stewart Middle has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gallatin, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rucker Stewart Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rucker Stewart Middle is 16.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rucker Stewart Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rucker Stewart Middle is White at 36.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Gallatin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rucker Stewart Middle?
Rucker Stewart Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.