- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brentwood, TN
Scales Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Scales Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470453001867
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scales Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 641
- students enrolled
Scales Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scales Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Brentwood, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453001867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Scales Elementary shrank from 777 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 470453001867 · Brentwood, TN Other · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (2,091 students)
Scales Elementary shrank from 777 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Scales Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
2,091 students
- Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High School
1,975 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,729 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,609 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- This school 641
Scales Elementary
641 students
What this shows Scales Elementary reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scales Elementary compares
Scales Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,899
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Scales Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamson County reports $11,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scales Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scales Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Brentwood
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 15:1 students per teacher
Jordan Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lipscomb Elementary
Standard public school
532 students 15.2:1 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scales Elementary
How many students attend Scales Elementary?
Scales Elementary has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brentwood, TN. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scales Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scales Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% 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?
The largest demographic group at Scales Elementary is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Brentwood, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scales Elementary?
Scales Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Scales Elementary rank among schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Scales Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Brentwood, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Scales Elementary, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.