Enrollment
195
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470318002439 Charter school
Strive Collegiate Academy — Nashville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Strive Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Strive Collegiate Academy compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Strive Collegiate Academy reports 195 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Davidson County spends $17,219 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.7% from local sources (property taxes), 26.4% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Strive Collegiate Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 91% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,219
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 195 Top 11% in Tennessee — larger than 89% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470318002439
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
African American 33.8%
White 23.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Strive Collegiate Academy.
$17,219
Per student
+40%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Strive Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Strive Collegiate Academy?
Strive Collegiate Academy has 195 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nashville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strive Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Strive Collegiate Academy is 18.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strive Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Strive Collegiate Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 39.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Nashville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strive Collegiate Academy?
Strive Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.