- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nashville, TN
Transitions at Bass
Federal NCES profile for Transitions at Bass, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470318002297
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Transitions at Bass earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #4 of 21
- high schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.5:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 18
- students enrolled
Transitions at Bass has class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Transitions at Bass ranks #4 of 21 high schools in Nashville, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318002297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Transitions at Bass grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.3 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 470318002297 · Nashville, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 4.5:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Transitions at Bass grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 4.3 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Transitions at Bass in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antioch High S
Antioch High School
2,212 students
- Cane Ridge Hig
Cane Ridge High School
1,982 students
- John Overton H
John Overton High
1,942 students
- Mcgavock High
Mcgavock High
1,844 students
- Hunters Lane H
Hunters Lane High
1,414 students
- This school 18
Transitions at Bass
18 students
What this shows Transitions at Bass reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Transitions at Bass compares
Transitions at Bass 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 | 4.5:1 | ▼ 71% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 2% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.3%
White 16.7%
Largest group: African American at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Transitions at Bass is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Transitions at Bass Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Transitions at Bass's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Nashville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John Overton High
Standard public school
1,942 students 17:1 students per teacher
Mcgavock High
Standard public school
1,844 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hunters Lane High
Standard public school
1,414 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hillsboro High
Standard public school
1,224 students 18:1 students per teacher
Hillwood High
Standard public school
1,123 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Glencliff High School
Standard public school
1,013 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~18 students)
Frequently asked questions about Transitions at Bass
How many students attend Transitions at Bass?
Transitions at Bass has 18 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 19 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Transitions at Bass?
The student-teacher ratio at Transitions at Bass is 4.5:1, which is 71% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 71% 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 Transitions at Bass?
The largest demographic group at Transitions at Bass is African American at 83.3% of enrollment, in Nashville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Transitions at Bass?
Transitions at Bass has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Transitions at Bass rank among high schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Transitions at Bass ranks #4 of 21 high schools in Nashville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Nashville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Transitions at Bass, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.