- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pikeville, TN
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cecil B Rigsby Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470027000057
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Pikeville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 176
- students enrolled
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil B Rigsby Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pikeville, TN.
School address
District: Bledsoe County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470027000057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 470027000057 · Pikeville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Bledsoe County High School (457 students)
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bledsoe County
Bledsoe County High School
457 students
- Pikeville Elem
Pikeville Elementary
383 students
- Bledsoe County
Bledsoe County Middle School
342 students
- Mary V Wheeler
Mary V Wheeler Elementary
212 students
- This school 176
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary
176 students
What this shows Cecil B Rigsby Elementary reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cecil B Rigsby Elementary compares
Cecil B Rigsby 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$12,360
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Cecil B Rigsby Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Bledsoe County reports $12,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cecil B Rigsby Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pikeville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bledsoe County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary V Wheeler Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cecil B Rigsby Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Pikeville
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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cecil B Rigsby Elementary
How many students attend Cecil B Rigsby Elementary?
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary has 176 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pikeville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecil B Rigsby Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecil B Rigsby Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cecil B Rigsby Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cecil B Rigsby Elementary is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Pikeville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecil B Rigsby Elementary?
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Cecil B Rigsby Elementary rank among schools in Pikeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil B Rigsby Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pikeville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pikeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bledsoe County?
Besides Cecil B Rigsby Elementary, Bledsoe County also operates Bledsoe County High School (457 students), Pikeville Elementary (383 students), and Bledsoe County Middle School (342 students). See the Bledsoe County district page for the complete list.