Enrollment
826
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470408002159
Atoka Elementary School — Atoka, TN
Federal NCES profile for Atoka Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
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: Tipton 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)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atoka Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Atoka Elementary School reports 826 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% 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 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 826 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tipton County spends $11,124 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.1% from local sources (property taxes), 55.7% from the state, and 23.2% 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 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 Atoka 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 85% | — | — |
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
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,124
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 826 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 826 Top 85% in Tennessee — larger than 15% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470408002159
Student demographics
White 72.0%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 826:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.3%
In-school suspensions 26
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tipton County, which includes Atoka Elementary School.
$11,124
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 55.7%
Federal 23.2%
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
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Atoka Elementary School
How many students attend Atoka Elementary School?
Atoka Elementary School has 826 students enrolled. It is a other school in Atoka, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atoka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atoka Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atoka Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Atoka Elementary School is White at 72.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Atoka, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atoka Elementary School?
Atoka Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) 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.