- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gallatin, TN
Vena Stuart Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vena Stuart Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470402001215
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vena Stuart Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Gallatin · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 710
- students enrolled
Vena Stuart Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vena Stuart Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Gallatin, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402001215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Vena Stuart Elementary held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 470402001215 · Gallatin, TN Other · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
Vena Stuart Elementary held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Vena Stuart Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- This school
Vena Stuart Elementary
710 students
What this shows Vena Stuart Elementary reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vena Stuart Elementary compares
Vena Stuart Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,191
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Vena Stuart Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vena Stuart Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vena Stuart Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Gallatin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Station Camp Elementary
Standard public school
974 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Benny C. Bills Elementary School
Standard public school
659 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Union Elementary School
Standard public school
620 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Howard Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Guild Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
R T Fisher Alternative
Alternative education program
127 students 7.5:1 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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vena Stuart Elementary
How many students attend Vena Stuart Elementary?
Vena Stuart Elementary has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gallatin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vena Stuart Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vena Stuart Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% 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 Vena Stuart Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vena Stuart Elementary is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Gallatin, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vena Stuart Elementary?
Vena Stuart Elementary 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 Vena Stuart Elementary rank among schools in Gallatin?
By Resource Investment Index, Vena Stuart Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Gallatin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gallatin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides Vena Stuart Elementary, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.