- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hendersonville, TN
Walton Ferry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walton Ferry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470402001680
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton Ferry Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 359
- students enrolled
Walton Ferry Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Ferry Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hendersonville, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402001680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Walton Ferry Elementary held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 470402001680 · Hendersonville, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
Walton Ferry Elementary held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Walton Ferry 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 359
Walton Ferry Elementary
359 students
What this shows Walton Ferry Elementary reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton Ferry Elementary compares
Walton Ferry 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Walton Ferry 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 Walton Ferry 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 Walton Ferry 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 elementary schools in Hendersonville
2 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walton Ferry Elementary
How many students attend Walton Ferry Elementary?
Walton Ferry Elementary has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hendersonville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton Ferry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton Ferry Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% 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 Walton Ferry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walton Ferry Elementary is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Hendersonville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton Ferry Elementary?
Walton Ferry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Walton Ferry Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hendersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Ferry Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hendersonville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hendersonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides Walton Ferry 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.