- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alcoa, TN
Alcoa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alcoa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470006000234
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcoa Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Alcoa · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 581
- students enrolled
Alcoa Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcoa Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Alcoa, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Alcoa Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 470006000234 · Alcoa, TN Other · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Alcoa High School (687 students)
Alcoa Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Alcoa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alcoa High Sch
Alcoa High School
687 students
- This school
Alcoa Elementary
581 students
- Alcoa Middle S
Alcoa Middle School
526 students
- Alcoa Intermed
Alcoa Intermediate School
476 students
What this shows Alcoa Elementary reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alcoa Elementary compares
Alcoa 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,177
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Two or More 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 12.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Alcoa Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Alcoa reports $13,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alcoa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoa High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alcoa Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcoa Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcoa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alcoa Elementary
How many students attend Alcoa Elementary?
Alcoa Elementary has 581 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alcoa, TN. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcoa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcoa Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcoa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alcoa Elementary is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Alcoa, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcoa Elementary?
Alcoa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Alcoa Elementary rank among public schools in Alcoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcoa Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Alcoa, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alcoa?
Besides Alcoa Elementary, Alcoa also operates Alcoa High School (687 students), Alcoa Middle School (526 students), and Alcoa Intermediate School (476 students). See the Alcoa district page for the complete list.