- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hixson, TN
Big Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Big Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470159000624
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Ridge Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Hixson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 466
- students enrolled
Big Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Hixson, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Big Ridge Elementary held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 470159000624 · Hixson, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Big Ridge Elementary held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Big Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Signal Mountai
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,396 students
- The Howard Sch
The Howard School
1,329 students
- East Hamilton
East Hamilton High School
1,293 students
- Ooltewah High
Ooltewah High School
1,233 students
- East Brainerd
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- This school 466
Big Ridge Elementary
466 students
What this shows Big Ridge Elementary reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Ridge Elementary compares
Big Ridge 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 6.9%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Big Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Hixson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Big Ridge Elementary?
Big Ridge Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hixson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Ridge Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Big Ridge Elementary is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Hixson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Ridge Elementary?
Big Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Big Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Hixson?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Hixson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hixson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Big Ridge Elementary, Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), The Howard School (1,329 students), and East Hamilton High School (1,293 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.