- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Calhoun, TN
Calhoun Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470282000986
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 317
- students enrolled
Calhoun Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mcminn County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470282000986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Calhoun Elementary held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 470282000986 · Calhoun, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcminn High School (1,272 students)
Calhoun Elementary held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Calhoun Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcminn High Sc
Mcminn High School
1,272 students
- Riceville Elem
Riceville Elementary
641 students
- Central High S
Central High School
583 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
566 students
- Englewood Elem
Englewood Elementary
565 students
- This school 317
Calhoun Elementary
317 students
What this shows Calhoun Elementary reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calhoun Elementary compares
Calhoun 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,532
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Calhoun Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Mcminn County reports $10,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calhoun Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcminn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riceville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Englewood Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhoun Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun Elementary
How many students attend Calhoun Elementary?
Calhoun Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Calhoun, TN. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% 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 Calhoun Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun Elementary is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Calhoun, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun Elementary?
Calhoun Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mcminn County?
Besides Calhoun Elementary, Mcminn County also operates Mcminn High School (1,272 students), Riceville Elementary (641 students), and Central High School (583 students). See the Mcminn County district page for the complete list.