- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Knoxville, TN
Bearden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bearden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470222000768
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bearden Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 14
- elementary schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 405
- students enrolled
Bearden Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bearden Elementary ranks #6 of 14 elementary schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470222000768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Bearden Elementary grew from 363 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 470222000768 · Knoxville, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Farragut High School (2,073 students)
Bearden Elementary grew from 363 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bearden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farragut High
Farragut High School
2,073 students
- Bearden High S
Bearden High School
1,963 students
- Hardin Valley
Hardin Valley Academy
1,916 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,474 students
- Farragut Middl
Farragut Middle School
1,463 students
- This school 405
Bearden Elementary
405 students
What this shows Bearden Elementary reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bearden Elementary compares
Bearden Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$11,187
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
African American 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Bearden Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knox County reports $11,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bearden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bearden High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Valley Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farragut Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bearden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,963
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Knoxville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Tennessee Virtual Academy
Standard public school
1,867 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Farragut Intermediate
Standard public school
1,111 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
A L Lotts Elementary
Standard public school
936 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rocky Hill Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Adrian Burnett Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Beaumont Elementary/Magnet
Standard public school
504 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bearden Elementary
How many students attend Bearden Elementary?
Bearden Elementary has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Knoxville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bearden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bearden Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bearden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bearden Elementary is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bearden Elementary?
Bearden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Bearden Elementary rank among elementary schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bearden Elementary ranks #6 of 14 elementary schools in Knoxville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Knoxville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Bearden Elementary, Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students), Bearden High School (1,963 students), and Hardin Valley Academy (1,916 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.