- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparta, TN
Bon De Croft Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bon De Croft Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470450001792
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bon De Croft Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 170
- students enrolled
Bon De Croft Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bon De Croft Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Sparta, TN.
School address
District: White County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470450001792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bon De Croft Elementary held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 470450001792 · Sparta, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 10.6:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: White County High School (1,014 students)
Bon De Croft Elementary held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bon De Croft Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White County H
White County High School
1,014 students
- White Co Middl
White Co Middle School
827 students
- Woodland Park
Woodland Park Elementary
509 students
- Findlay Elemen
Findlay Elementary
413 students
- Doyle Elementa 309
Doyle Elementary
309 students
- This school 170
Bon De Croft Elementary
170 students
What this shows Bon De Croft Elementary reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bon De Croft Elementary compares
Bon De Croft 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 9% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$10,161
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Bon De Croft Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for White County reports $10,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bon De Croft Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Co Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Park Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Findlay Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doyle Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bon De Croft Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Sparta
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodland Park Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 15:1 students per teacher
Findlay Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Northfield Elementary School
Standard public school
288 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cassville Elementary
Standard public school
206 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bon De Croft Elementary
How many students attend Bon De Croft Elementary?
Bon De Croft Elementary has 170 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparta, TN. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bon De Croft Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bon De Croft Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 32% 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 Bon De Croft Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bon De Croft Elementary is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Sparta, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bon De Croft Elementary?
Bon De Croft 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 Bon De Croft Elementary rank among schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Bon De Croft Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Sparta, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sparta on the city page.
What other schools are in White County?
Besides Bon De Croft Elementary, White County also operates White County High School (1,014 students), White Co Middle School (827 students), and Woodland Park Elementary (509 students). See the White County district page for the complete list.