Enrollment
480
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470378002074
Boyds Creek Elementary School — Sevierville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Boyds Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 45
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: Sevier 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)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boyds Creek Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Boyds Creek Elementary School reports 480 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% 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 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 480 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sevier County spends $14,655 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.1% from local sources (property taxes), 20.7% from the state, and 15.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), 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 Boyds Creek Elementary School 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 52% | — | — |
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,655
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 480 Top 52% in Tennessee — larger than 48% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470378002074
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 480:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sevier County, which includes Boyds Creek Elementary School.
$14,655
Per student
+19%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 20.7%
Federal 15.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
Similar elementary schools in Sevierville
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Sevierville Intermediate
Standard public school
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Catlettsburg Elementary School
Standard public school
646 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
New Center Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Wearwood Elementary
Standard public school
187 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Boyds Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Boyds Creek Elementary School?
Boyds Creek Elementary School has 480 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Sevierville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyds Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyds Creek Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 13% 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 Boyds Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Boyds Creek Elementary School is White at 78.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sevierville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyds Creek Elementary School?
Boyds Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) 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.