Enrollment
567
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, TN
Winstead Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Winstead Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470453002027
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winstead Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 567
- students enrolled
Winstead Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winstead Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Franklin, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453002027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winstead Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winstead Elementary School
Winstead Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin, Tennessee, enrolling 567 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 567 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Franklin's public schools, it stands alongside Trinity Elementary (735 students): Winstead Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 16:1).
Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students) and Ravenwood High School (1,975 students) alongside Winstead Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Winstead Elementary School compares
Winstead Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Winstead Elementary School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamson County, which includes Winstead Elementary School.
$10,710
Per student
-1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 26.1%
Federal 5.9%
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.
How Winstead Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winstead Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Trinity Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 16:1 students per teacher
Pearre Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak View Elem School
Standard public school
517 students 14:1 students per teacher
Moore Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School
Standard public school
482 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~567 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winstead Elementary School
How many students attend Winstead Elementary School?
Winstead Elementary School has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winstead Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winstead Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winstead Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Winstead Elementary School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Franklin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winstead Elementary School?
Winstead Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winstead Elementary School rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Winstead Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Franklin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Winstead Elementary School a good school?
Winstead Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Winstead Elementary School, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.
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