Enrollment
453
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470150001879
C Hal Henard Elementary — Greeneville, TN
Federal NCES profile for C Hal Henard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 86
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: Greeneville · 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)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C Hal Henard Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
C Hal Henard Elementary reports 453 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 453 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greeneville spends $14,079 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.0% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 17.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), 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 C Hal Henard Elementary 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 48% | — | — |
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$14,079
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 453 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 453 Top 48% in Tennessee — larger than 52% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470150001879
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 453:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeneville, which includes C Hal Henard Elementary.
$14,079
Per student
+14%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 40.7%
Federal 17.3%
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
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
Similar other schools in Greeneville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Doak Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Tusculum View Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Eastview Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Baileyton Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nolachuckey Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Camp Creek Elementary
Standard public school
298 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about C Hal Henard Elementary
How many students attend C Hal Henard Elementary?
C Hal Henard Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is a other school in Greeneville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C Hal Henard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at C Hal Henard Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C Hal Henard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at C Hal Henard Elementary is White at 70.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Greeneville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C Hal Henard Elementary?
C Hal Henard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) 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.