- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mt Juliet, TN
West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470455001826
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Mt Juliet · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 849
- students enrolled
West Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Mt Juliet, TN.
School address
District: Wilson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470455001826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Elementary held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 470455001826 · Mt Juliet, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
849 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon High School (1,816 students)
West Elementary held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon High S
Lebanon High School
1,816 students
- Mt. Juliet Hig
Mt. Juliet High School
1,712 students
- Wilson Central
Wilson Central High School
1,686 students
- Green Hill Hig
Green Hill High School
1,606 students
- West Wilson Mi
West Wilson Middle School
1,383 students
- This school
West Elementary
849 students
What this shows West Elementary reports 849 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary compares
West 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 849 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
849
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,322
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 849 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, West Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County reports $9,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Juliet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Wilson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Mt Juliet
1 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 (~849 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 849 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mt Juliet, TN. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 881 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Mt Juliet, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Mt Juliet?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Mt Juliet, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mt Juliet on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County?
Besides West Elementary, Wilson County also operates Lebanon High School (1,816 students), Mt. Juliet High School (1,712 students), and Wilson Central High School (1,686 students). See the Wilson County district page for the complete list.