Enrollment
479
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470435001750
West Elementary — Mcminnville, TN
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 40
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: Warren 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)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Elementary reports 479 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% 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 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 479 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Warren County spends $12,663 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.1% from local sources (property taxes), 48.5% from the state, and 27.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 52% | — | — |
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$12,663
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 479 Top 52% in Tennessee — larger than 48% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470435001750
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 479:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County, which includes West Elementary.
$12,663
Per student
+3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 48.5%
Federal 27.4%
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
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
Similar other schools in Mcminnville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hickory Creek School
Standard public school
603 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Centertown Elementary
Standard public school
566 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Bobby Ray Memorial
Standard public school
520 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Dibrell Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 13:1 students per teacher
Irving College Elementary
Standard public school
301 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Warren Connect
Standard public school
75 students 7.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 479 students enrolled. It is a other school in McMinnville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 20% 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 West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary is White at 65.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in McMinnville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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.