- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, TN
Austin Peay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Austin Peay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470408002094
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Peay Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 593
- students enrolled
Austin Peay Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Peay Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Covington, TN.
School address
District: Tipton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470408002094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Austin Peay Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 470408002094 · Covington, TN Other · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Munford High School (1,262 students)
Austin Peay Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Austin Peay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Munford High S
Munford High School
1,262 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,031 students
- Munford Middle
Munford Middle School
910 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary
864 students
- Atoka Elementa
Atoka Elementary School
826 students
- This school
Austin Peay Elementary School
593 students
What this shows Austin Peay Elementary School reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Peay Elementary School compares
Austin Peay 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$9,845
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
African American 24.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Austin Peay Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tipton County reports $9,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Peay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Munford Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atoka Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Peay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Covington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Peay Elementary School
How many students attend Austin Peay Elementary School?
Austin Peay Elementary School has 593 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, TN. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Peay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Peay Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% 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 Austin Peay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Austin Peay Elementary School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Covington, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Peay Elementary School?
Austin Peay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin Peay Elementary School rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Peay Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Covington, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Tipton County?
Besides Austin Peay Elementary School, Tipton County also operates Munford High School (1,262 students), Brighton High School (1,031 students), and Munford Middle School (910 students). See the Tipton County district page for the complete list.