- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smithville, TN
Smithville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Smithville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470099000324
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithville Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 535
- students enrolled
Smithville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Smithville, TN.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470099000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Smithville Elementary shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 470099000324 · Smithville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: De Kalb County High School (781 students)
Smithville Elementary shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Smithville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- De Kalb County
De Kalb County High School
781 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
544 students
- This school
Smithville Elementary
535 students
- Dekalb Middle
Dekalb Middle School
534 students
- Dekalb West El
Dekalb West Elementary
466 students
What this shows Smithville Elementary reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithville Elementary compares
Smithville 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$10,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Smithville Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Dekalb County reports $10,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Kalb County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dekalb Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dekalb West Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithville Elementary
How many students attend Smithville Elementary?
Smithville Elementary has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smithville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithville Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 26% 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 Smithville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Smithville Elementary is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Smithville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithville Elementary?
Smithville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Smithville Elementary rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Smithville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Smithville Elementary, Dekalb County also operates De Kalb County High School (781 students), Northside Elementary (544 students), and Dekalb Middle School (534 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.