Enrollment
1,165
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470303002123
West Creek Middle — Clarksville, TN
Federal NCES profile for West Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 43
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: Montgomery 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)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Creek Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Creek Middle reports 1,165 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 64.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 388 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Montgomery County spends $12,015 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.3% from local sources (property taxes), 48.0% from the state, and 18.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 West Creek Middle 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | top 94% | — | — |
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 88% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$12,015
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 388 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
284
in-school suspensions + 203 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,165 Top 94% in Tennessee — larger than 6% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 64.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470303002123
Student demographics
African American 32.6%
White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 32.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 388:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.0%
In-school suspensions 284
Out-of-school suspensions 203
Expulsions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes West Creek Middle.
$12,015
Per student
-3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 48.0%
Federal 18.7%
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
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about West Creek Middle
How many students attend West Creek Middle?
West Creek Middle has 1,165 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clarksville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Creek Middle is 18.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Creek Middle is African American at 32.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Clarksville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Creek Middle?
West Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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.