Enrollment
64
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470009002163
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool — Clinton, TN
Federal NCES profile for Anderson County Head Start / Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Anderson County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson County Head Start / Preschool compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool reports 64 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 56% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 64 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anderson County spends $13,496 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.3% from local sources (property taxes), 40.3% from the state, and 21.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anderson County Head Start / Preschool compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 56% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
— 56% above state mean
Top 97% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,496
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 64 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 64 Top 4% in Tennessee — larger than 96% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 24.3:1 +56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470009002163
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 64:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson County, which includes Anderson County Head Start / Preschool.
$13,496
Per student
+10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 40.3%
Federal 21.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
Similar other schools in Clinton
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grand Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 15:1 students per teacher
North Clinton Elementary
Standard public school
192 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Dutch Valley Elementary
Standard public school
135 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Anderson County Innovation Academy
Standard public school
32 students 2.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson County Head Start / Preschool
How many students attend Anderson County Head Start / Preschool?
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool has 64 students enrolled. It is a other school in Clinton, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson County Head Start / Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson County Head Start / Preschool is 24.3:1, which is 56% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson County Head Start / Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Anderson County Head Start / Preschool is White at 79.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Clinton, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson County Head Start / Preschool?
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.