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Lipscomb Elementary

8011 Concord RD, Brentwood, TN 37027Williamson County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
561
Students
Total enrolled
$12,699
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 11% vs nat'l
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
61/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 561 students in grades PK–05 in Brentwood, Tennessee.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,699 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 61th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lipscomb Elementary is a large elementary in Brentwood, Tennessee, serving grades PK–05 with 561 students. The district invests $12,699 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 61/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Lipscomb Elementary

561
Total Students
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution311 male · 250 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Student Composition
80%
Asian7%
White80%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black2%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470453001810

Academic Outcomes at Lipscomb Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
61
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 61th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37027

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,699Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,699
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,587
Student Support$2,413
Administration$1,524
Operations$1,905
Other$1,270
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,699 spent per student, an estimated $5,625 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
26%
68%
State government
26.1%
Local (property tax)
68.0%
Federal programs
5.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Longview Elementary SchoolNolensville ElementaryCreekside Elementary SchoolThompson's Station Elementary School
+10 more
↓
Middle
Fred J Page Middle SchoolBrentwood Middle SchoolWoodland Middle SchoolMill Creek Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Independence High SchoolRavenwood High SchoolFranklin High SchoolBrentwood High School
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyWilliamson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWilliamson County →
Phone: (615)472-4650
NCES ID: 470453001810
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Brentwood seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Williamson County
High
Independence High School
2,095 students · 09–12
High
Ravenwood High School
1,958 students · 09–12
● 61 opp
High
Franklin High School
1,801 students · 09–12
● 43 opp
High
Brentwood High School
1,729 students · 09–12
● 61 opp
High
Summit High School
1,708 students · 09–12
High
Centennial High School
1,474 students · 09–12
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High
Nolensville High School
1,463 students · 09–12
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High
Fred J Page High School
1,284 students · 09–12
● 43 opp
District School Rankings
Location
8011 Concord RD, Brentwood, TN 37027
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.