Enrollment
716
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470318001374
Tusculum Elementary — Nashville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Tusculum Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 39
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)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tusculum Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tusculum Elementary reports 716 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 358 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.3% 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 48/100 (D), 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 Tusculum Elementary 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 79% | — | — |
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 10% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 358 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 716 Top 79% in Tennessee — larger than 21% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470318001374
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
White 12.0%
African American 10.8%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 358:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Tusculum Elementary.
$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 Tusculum Elementary
How many students attend Tusculum Elementary?
Tusculum Elementary has 716 students enrolled. It is a other school in Nashville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tusculum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tusculum Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 27% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tusculum Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tusculum Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Nashville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tusculum Elementary?
Tusculum Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) 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.