Enrollment
225
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470075000274
Centerview Elementary — Newport, TN
Federal NCES profile for Centerview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 63
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: Cocke County · 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)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerview Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Centerview Elementary reports 225 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 225 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cocke County spends $11,694 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.1% from local sources (property taxes), 51.6% from the state, and 23.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), 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 Centerview 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 14% | — | — |
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 10% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,694
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 225 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 225 Top 14% in Tennessee — larger than 86% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470075000274
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 225:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.7%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cocke County, which includes Centerview Elementary.
$11,694
Per student
-5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 51.6%
Federal 23.4%
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
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Centerview Elementary
How many students attend Centerview Elementary?
Centerview Elementary has 225 students enrolled. It is a other school in Newport, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerview Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 27% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Centerview Elementary is White at 96.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newport, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerview Elementary?
Centerview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) 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.