At a glance
Reported students
518
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
900
Montgomery Central Elementary School: 518 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Montgomery Central Elementary School
Montgomery Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Cunningham. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools. NCES reports 518 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.9%) and multiracial (6.8%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Montgomery Central Elementary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.9%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barksdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
Byrns Darden Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
547 reported students
Moore Magnet Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
456 reported students
Cumberland Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
604 reported students
Norman Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
609 reported students
Carmel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
702 reported students
Public schools near Montgomery Central Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Central High School High · Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools | 09–12 | 1,048 | 0.1 mi |
| Cumberland Heights Elementary School Elementary · Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools | PK–05 | 604 | 5 mi |
| Norman Smith Elementary School Elementary · Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools | PK–05 | 609 | 8.5 mi |
| Moore Magnet Elementary School Elementary · Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools | PK–05 | 456 | 8.8 mi |
| Barksdale Elementary School Elementary · Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools | PK–05 | 509 | 9.2 mi |
| Spanish Immersion @ Barksdale School Elementary · Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools | KG–05 | 274 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Central Elementary School
What grades does Montgomery Central Elementary School serve?
Montgomery Central Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools.
How many students attend Montgomery Central Elementary School?
Montgomery Central Elementary School reported 518 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 481 students.
Is Montgomery Central Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Montgomery Central Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Montgomery Central Elementary School in?
Montgomery Central Elementary School is part of Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools, based in Clarksville, TN, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Montgomery Central Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Montgomery Central High School (0.1 mi), Cumberland Heights Elementary School (5 mi), Norman Smith Elementary School (8.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.