Enrollment
491
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470117002364
Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School — Somerville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 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: Fayette County Public Schools · 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
16.6:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School reports 491 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fayette County Public Schools spends $12,193 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.6% from local sources (property taxes), 44.3% from the state, and 27.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Buckley-Carpenter 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 54% | — | — |
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 73% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$12,193
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 491 Top 54% in Tennessee — larger than 46% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 16.6:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470117002364
Student demographics
African American 57.4%
White 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.2%
In-school suspensions 23
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County Public Schools, which includes Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School.
$12,193
Per student
-1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 44.3%
Federal 27.1%
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
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School
How many students attend Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School?
Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is a other school in Somerville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School is African American at 57.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Somerville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School?
Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.