- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wartburg, TN
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470309001226
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wartburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 529
- students enrolled
Central Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wartburg, TN.
School address
District: Morgan County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470309001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Central Elementary grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 470309001226 · Wartburg, TN Other · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Coalfield School (505 students)
Central Elementary grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Elementary
529 students
- Coalfield Scho
Coalfield School
505 students
- Sunbright Scho
Sunbright School
464 students
- Oakdale School
Oakdale School
427 students
- Central High S
Central High School
367 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
317 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 529 | top 41% | - | - |
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.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,432
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Central Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Morgan County reports $12,432 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalfield School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunbright School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wartburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central 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 Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Wartburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Central Elementary rank among public schools in Wartburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wartburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Morgan County?
Besides Central Elementary, Morgan County also operates Coalfield School (505 students), Sunbright School (464 students), and Oakdale School (427 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.