- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, TN
Bargerton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bargerton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470180000600
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bargerton Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 263
- students enrolled
Bargerton Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bargerton Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lexington, TN.
School address
District: Henderson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470180000600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Bargerton Elementary held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 470180000600 · Lexington, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High School (890 students)
Bargerton Elementary held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bargerton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High School
890 students
- Westover Eleme
Westover Elementary
546 students
- Scotts Hill Hi
Scotts Hill High School
480 students
- Scotts Hill El
Scotts Hill Elementary
398 students
- Pin Oak Elemen 344
Pin Oak Elementary
344 students
- This school 263
Bargerton Elementary
263 students
What this shows Bargerton Elementary reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bargerton Elementary compares
Bargerton Elementary 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,487
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Bargerton Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Henderson County reports $10,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bargerton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westover Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotts Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotts Hill Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pin Oak Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bargerton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
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 (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bargerton Elementary
How many students attend Bargerton Elementary?
Bargerton Elementary has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, TN. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bargerton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bargerton Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 12% 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 Bargerton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bargerton Elementary is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Lexington, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bargerton Elementary?
Bargerton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bargerton Elementary rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bargerton Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lexington, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson County?
Besides Bargerton Elementary, Henderson County also operates Lexington High School (890 students), Westover Elementary (546 students), and Scotts Hill High School (480 students). See the Henderson County district page for the complete list.