Enrollment
430
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingsport, TN
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Andrew Jackson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470219000707
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew Jackson Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools.
- #12 of 12
- schools in Kingsport · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 430
- students enrolled
Andrew Jackson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Kingsport, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470219000707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andrew Jackson Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Andrew Jackson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kingsport, Tennessee, enrolling 430 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kingsport's public schools, it stands alongside Sullivan Heights Middle School (630 students): Andrew Jackson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 13.4:1).
Kingsport also operates Dobyns - Bennett High School (2,315 students) and Ross N. Robinson Middle School (918 students) alongside Andrew Jackson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Andrew Jackson Elementary School compares
Andrew Jackson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$11,438
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Andrew Jackson Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingsport, which includes Andrew Jackson Elementary School.
$11,438
Per student
+6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 33.7%
Federal 16.1%
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.
How Andrew Jackson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobyns - Bennett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross N. Robinson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Sevier Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrew Johnson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew Jackson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,315
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Kingsport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sullivan Heights Middle School
Standard public school
630 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Andrew Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ketron Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 11:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
497 students 16:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Rock Springs Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Andrew Jackson Elementary School
How many students attend Andrew Jackson Elementary School?
Andrew Jackson Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingsport, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Elementary School is 13:1, which is 15% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew Jackson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Andrew Jackson Elementary School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Kingsport, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew Jackson Elementary School?
Andrew Jackson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andrew Jackson Elementary School rank among schools in Kingsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Kingsport, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kingsport on the city page.
Is Andrew Jackson Elementary School a good school?
Andrew Jackson Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kingsport?
Besides Andrew Jackson Elementary School, Kingsport also operates Dobyns - Bennett High School (2,315 students), Ross N. Robinson Middle School (918 students), and John Sevier Middle School (818 students). See the Kingsport district page for the complete list.
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