Enrollment
626
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470258001336
Arlington Elementary School — Jackson, TN
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
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: Madison 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)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arlington Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Arlington Elementary School reports 626 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% 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 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 626 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Madison County spends $11,117 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.3% from local sources (property taxes), 39.1% from the state, and 21.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Arlington Elementary School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 71% | — | — |
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,117
per pupil, district-wide
— below 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 626 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 626 Top 71% in Tennessee — larger than 29% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470258001336
Student demographics
African American 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 8.3%
White 7.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 626:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.0%
In-school suspensions 36
Out-of-school suspensions 69
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Arlington Elementary School.
$11,117
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 39.1%
Federal 21.6%
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
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
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Alexander Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Arlington Elementary School
How many students attend Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has 626 students enrolled. It is a other school in Jackson, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Elementary School is African American at 59.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Jackson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.