- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murfreesboro, TN
Scales Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Scales Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470315002073
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scales Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 937
- students enrolled
Scales Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scales Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Murfreesboro · Tennessee
NCES ID 470315002073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Scales Elementary School shrank from 1,049 students in 2022-23 to 963 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-86 students YoY 470315002073 · Murfreesboro, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
937 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem Elementary School (946 students)
Scales Elementary School shrank from 1,049 students in 2022-23 to 963 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Scales Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem Elementa
Salem Elementary School
946 students
- This school
Scales Elementary School
937 students
- Overall Creek
Overall Creek Elementary
937 students
- Black Fox Elem
Black Fox Elementary
889 students
- Erma Siegel El
Erma Siegel Elementary
867 students
- Cason Lane Aca
Cason Lane Academy
844 students
What this shows Scales Elementary School reports 937 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scales Elementary School compares
Scales Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 937 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
937
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,626
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Scales Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Murfreesboro reports $11,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scales Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Overall Creek Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black Fox Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erma Siegel Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cason Lane Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scales Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Murfreesboro
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Overall Creek Elementary
Standard public school
937 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Buchanan Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mcfadden School of Excellence
Standard public school
386 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated School
Standard public school
334 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Homer Pittard Campus School
Standard public school
240 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~937 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scales Elementary School
How many students attend Scales Elementary School?
Scales Elementary School has 937 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murfreesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,049 (2022-23) → 963 (2023-24), down 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scales Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scales Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 5% 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 Scales Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Scales Elementary School is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scales Elementary School?
Scales Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Scales Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Scales Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Murfreesboro, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Murfreesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Murfreesboro?
Besides Scales Elementary School, Murfreesboro also operates Salem Elementary School (946 students), Overall Creek Elementary (937 students), and Black Fox Elementary (889 students). See the Murfreesboro district page for the complete list.