- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, TN
Alexander Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470258000648
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Elementary School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 427
- students enrolled
Alexander Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Elementary School ranks #11 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258000648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Alexander Elementary School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 470258000648 · Jackson, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 23.7:1 · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
Alexander Elementary School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Alexander Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
903 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
804 students
- Thelma Barker
Thelma Barker Elementary
776 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
756 students
- Community Mont
Community Montessori School
665 students
- This school
Alexander Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Alexander Elementary School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Elementary School compares
Alexander Elementary 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 55% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 97% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$11,115
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 52.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.2%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
White 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Alexander Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Community Montessori School
Standard public school
665 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Arlington Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Rose Hill School
Standard public school
511 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
East Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Elementary School
How many students attend Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary School is 23.7:1, which is 55% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Elementary School is African American at 74.2% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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 Alexander Elementary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Elementary School ranks #11 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Alexander Elementary School, Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students), Northeast Middle School (804 students), and Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.