- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelbyville, TN
Thomas Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470018000041
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Magnet School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 436
- students enrolled
Thomas Magnet School has class sizes larger than 75% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Magnet School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Shelbyville, TN.
School address
District: Bedford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470018000041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Thomas Magnet School grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 470018000041 · Shelbyville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelbyville Central High School (1,604 students)
Thomas Magnet School grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Thomas Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelbyville Ce
Shelbyville Central High School
1,604 students
- Harris Middle
Harris Middle School
977 students
- Community Elem
Community Elementary School
650 students
- Learning Way E 638
Learning Way Elementary
638 students
- Liberty Elemen 631
Liberty Elementary
631 students
- This school 436
Thomas Magnet School
436 students
What this shows Thomas Magnet School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Magnet School compares
Thomas Magnet School 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,873
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Thomas Magnet School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Bedford County reports $9,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Community Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Learning Way Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Shelbyville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Learning Way Elementary
Standard public school
638 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 14:1 students per teacher
Eakin Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
South Side Elementary
Standard public school
352 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
East Side Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 10.1:1 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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Magnet School
How many students attend Thomas Magnet School?
Thomas Magnet School has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelbyville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Magnet School is 16.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Magnet School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Magnet School?
Thomas Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Thomas Magnet School rank among schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Magnet School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Shelbyville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bedford County?
Besides Thomas Magnet School, Bedford County also operates Shelbyville Central High School (1,604 students), Harris Middle School (977 students), and Community Elementary School (650 students). See the Bedford County district page for the complete list.