- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madison, TN
Smithson Craighead Academy
Federal NCES profile for Smithson Craighead Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470318001941Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithson Craighead Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 319
- students enrolled
Smithson Craighead Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithson Craighead Academy ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Madison, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Smithson Craighead Academy grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 470318001941 · Madison, TN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
319 enr · 19.9:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Smithson Craighead Academy grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Smithson Craighead Academy 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 319
Smithson Craighead Academy
319 students
What this shows Smithson Craighead Academy reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithson Craighead Academy compares
Smithson Craighead Academy 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
African American 39.5%
White 8.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Smithson Craighead Academy is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithson Craighead Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 Smithson Craighead Academy'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 elementary schools in Madison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithson Craighead Academy
How many students attend Smithson Craighead Academy?
Smithson Craighead Academy has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madison, TN. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithson Craighead Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithson Craighead Academy is 19.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithson Craighead Academy?
The largest demographic group at Smithson Craighead Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Madison, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithson Craighead Academy?
Smithson Craighead Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smithson Craighead Academy rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithson Craighead Academy ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Madison, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Smithson Craighead Academy, 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.