- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Smyrna, TN
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470369001531
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 732
- students enrolled
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts has class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Smyrna, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369001531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 470369001531 · Smyrna, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts 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 732
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts
732 students
What this shows Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts compares
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 732 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Rutherford County reports $10,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts'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 elementary schools in Smyrna
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~732 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts
How many students attend Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts has 732 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Smyrna, TN. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Smyrna, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts rank among public schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts ranks #15 of 17 public 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 public schools in Smyrna on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts, 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.