- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Antioch, TN
Smith Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smith Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470318002435
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Springs Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Antioch · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 890
- students enrolled
Smith Springs Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Springs Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Antioch, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318002435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Smith Springs Elementary School grew from 718 students in 2022-23 to 760 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 470318002435 · Antioch, TN Other · MID · TRAD
890 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Smith Springs Elementary School grew from 718 students in 2022-23 to 760 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Smith Springs Elementary School 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
Smith Springs Elementary School
890 students
What this shows Smith Springs Elementary School reports 890 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Springs Elementary School compares
Smith Springs Elementary School is a growing 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
African American 34.8%
White 15.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Smith Springs Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Springs Elementary School'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
Similar other schools in Antioch
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mt. View Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
A. Z. Kelley Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
825 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
J. E. Moss Elementary
Standard public school
782 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Cole Elementary
Standard public school
780 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Cane Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
777 students 19.9:1 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 (~890 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Smith Springs Elementary School?
Smith Springs Elementary School has 890 students enrolled. It is a public school in Antioch, TN. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Springs Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smith Springs Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in Antioch, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Springs Elementary School?
Smith Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Smith Springs Elementary School rank among schools in Antioch?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Springs Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Antioch, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Antioch on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Smith Springs Elementary School, 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.