- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksville, TN
West Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470303002152
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Creek Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #15 of 21
- schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,096
- students enrolled
West Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Creek Elementary ranks #15 of 21 schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303002152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
West Creek Elementary held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.5 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 470303002152 · Clarksville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
1,096 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek High (1,600 students)
West Creek Elementary held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.5 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
West Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Creek Hig
West Creek High
1,600 students
- Clarksville Hi
Clarksville High
1,530 students
- Rossview High
Rossview High
1,529 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,441 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
1,335 students
- This school
West Creek Elementary
1,096 students
What this shows West Creek Elementary reports 1,096 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Creek Elementary compares
West Creek 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,096 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,096
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,645
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 36.1%
White 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, West Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $10,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarksville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Clarksville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rossview Elementary
Standard public school
1,188 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Glenellen Elementary
Standard public school
1,143 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Oakland Elementary
Standard public school
1,044 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hazelwood Elementary
Standard public school
992 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Barkers Mill Elementary
Standard public school
965 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pisgah Elementary
Standard public school
934 students 16.4:1 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 (~1,096 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Creek Elementary
How many students attend West Creek Elementary?
West Creek Elementary has 1,096 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,053 (2022-23) → 1,069 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Creek Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Creek Elementary is African American at 36.1% of enrollment, in Clarksville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Creek Elementary?
West Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 West Creek Elementary rank among schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Creek Elementary ranks #15 of 21 schools in Clarksville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides West Creek Elementary, Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students), Clarksville High (1,530 students), and Rossview High (1,529 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.