Enrollment
436
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470018000041
Thomas Magnet School — Shelbyville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 79
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: Bedford 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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Magnet School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Thomas Magnet School reports 436 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% 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 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 436 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bedford County spends $10,343 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.1% from local sources (property taxes), 59.8% from the state, and 21.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Thomas Magnet School 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 46% | — | — |
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$10,343
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 436 Top 46% in Tennessee — larger than 54% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470018000041
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 436:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.5%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford County, which includes Thomas Magnet School.
$10,343
Per student
-16%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 59.8%
Federal 21.1%
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
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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Eakin Elementary
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South Side Elementary
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East Side Elementary
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323 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Magnet School
How many students attend Thomas Magnet School?
Thomas Magnet School has 436 students enrolled. It is a other school in Shelbyville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Magnet School is 17.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Magnet School is White at 68.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Shelbyville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Magnet School?
Thomas Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.