- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carthage, TN
Carthage Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carthage Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470387001596
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carthage Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 465
- students enrolled
Carthage Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Carthage, TN.
School address
District: Smith County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470387001596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Carthage Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 470387001596 · Carthage, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Gordonsville High School (541 students)
Carthage Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Carthage Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gordonsville H
Gordonsville High School
541 students
- Smith County H
Smith County High School
476 students
- This school
Carthage Elementary
465 students
- Gordonsville E
Gordonsville Elementary School
311 students
- Smith County M
Smith County Middle School
289 students
- Defeated Eleme
Defeated Elementary
288 students
What this shows Carthage Elementary reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carthage Elementary compares
Carthage 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 79% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$10,329
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
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Carthage Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Smith County reports $10,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carthage Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordonsville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gordonsville Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith County Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Defeated Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carthage Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Carthage
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carthage Elementary
How many students attend Carthage Elementary?
Carthage Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carthage, TN. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthage Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carthage Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carthage Elementary is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Carthage, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carthage Elementary?
Carthage Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Carthage Elementary rank among schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Carthage, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carthage on the city page.
What other schools are in Smith County?
Besides Carthage Elementary, Smith County also operates Gordonsville High School (541 students), Smith County High School (476 students), and Gordonsville Elementary School (311 students). See the Smith County district page for the complete list.