- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia, TN
Whitthorne Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Whitthorne Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470276000982
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitthorne Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 951
- students enrolled
Whitthorne Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitthorne Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Columbia, TN.
School address
District: Maury County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470276000982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Whitthorne Middle School held near 955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 470276000982 · Columbia, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
951 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Central High School (1,401 students)
Whitthorne Middle School held near 955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Whitthorne Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Centr
Columbia Central High School
1,401 students
- This school
Whitthorne Middle School
951 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High School
907 students
- Culleoka Unit
Culleoka Unit School
868 students
- Battle Creek M
Battle Creek Middle School
750 students
- Battle Creek E
Battle Creek Elementary School
682 students
What this shows Whitthorne Middle School reports 951 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitthorne Middle School compares
Whitthorne Middle School 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
951
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,129
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Whitthorne Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maury County reports $11,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitthorne Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Culleoka Unit School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Battle Creek Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Creek Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitthorne Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbia
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 (~951 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitthorne Middle School
How many students attend Whitthorne Middle School?
Whitthorne Middle School has 951 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia, TN. CCD year-over-year: 932 (2022-23) → 955 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitthorne Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitthorne Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitthorne Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Whitthorne Middle School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Columbia, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitthorne Middle School?
Whitthorne Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Whitthorne Middle School rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitthorne Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Columbia, 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 Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Maury County?
Besides Whitthorne Middle School, Maury County also operates Columbia Central High School (1,401 students), Spring Hill High School (907 students), and Culleoka Unit School (868 students). See the Maury County district page for the complete list.