- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smyrna, TN
Smyrna Primary
Federal NCES profile for Smyrna Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470369001530
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smyrna Primary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 562
- students enrolled
Smyrna Primary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smyrna Primary ranks #9 of 9 schools in Smyrna, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369001530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Smyrna Primary held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 470369001530 · Smyrna, TN Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Smyrna Primary held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Smyrna Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewarts Creek
Stewarts Creek High School
2,474 students
- Blackman High
Blackman High School
2,301 students
- Riverdale High
Riverdale High School
2,275 students
- Smyrna High Sc
Smyrna High School
2,266 students
- Rockvale High
Rockvale High School
2,126 students
- This school 562
Smyrna Primary
562 students
What this shows Smyrna Primary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smyrna Primary compares
Smyrna Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,708
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
White 30.6%
African American 13.5%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Smyrna Primary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County reports $10,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smyrna Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smyrna Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,275
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Smyrna
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rocky Fork Elementary School
Standard public school
905 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
John Colemon Elementary
Standard public school
861 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Cedar Grove Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Stewartsboro Elementary
Standard public school
854 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
David Youree Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Smyrna Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 12.4:1 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smyrna Primary
How many students attend Smyrna Primary?
Smyrna Primary has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smyrna, TN. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smyrna Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Smyrna Primary is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% 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 Smyrna Primary?
The largest demographic group at Smyrna Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment, in Smyrna, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smyrna Primary?
Smyrna Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Smyrna Primary rank among schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Smyrna Primary ranks #9 of 9 schools in Smyrna, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Smyrna on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Smyrna Primary, Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students), Blackman High School (2,301 students), and Riverdale High School (2,275 students). See the Rutherford County district page for the complete list.