Enrollment
263
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470180000600
Bargerton Elementary — Lexington, TN
Federal NCES profile for Bargerton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 72
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: Henderson 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bargerton Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bargerton Elementary reports 263 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 237 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Henderson County spends $10,872 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.4% from local sources (property taxes), 56.1% from the state, and 18.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Bargerton Elementary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 18% | — | — |
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 41% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$10,872
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 237 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 263 Top 18% in Tennessee — larger than 82% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470180000600
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.1
Students per counselor 237:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.4%
In-school suspensions 52
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henderson County, which includes Bargerton Elementary.
$10,872
Per student
-12%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 56.1%
Federal 18.5%
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.
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- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bargerton Elementary
How many students attend Bargerton Elementary?
Bargerton Elementary has 263 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lexington, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bargerton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bargerton Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bargerton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bargerton Elementary is White at 88.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lexington, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bargerton Elementary?
Bargerton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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.