- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, TN
Charger Academy
Federal NCES profile for Charger Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470408002049
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charger Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 528
- students enrolled
Charger Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charger Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Covington, TN.
School address
District: Tipton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470408002049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
Charger Academy grew from 418 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+21.5%).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 470408002049 · Covington, TN Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 17:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Munford High School (1,262 students)
Charger Academy grew from 418 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+21.5%). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Charger Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Munford High S
Munford High School
1,262 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,031 students
- Munford Middle
Munford Middle School
910 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary
864 students
- Atoka Elementa
Atoka Elementary School
826 students
- This school
Charger Academy
528 students
What this shows Charger Academy reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charger Academy compares
Charger Academy 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$9,845
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 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.0%
White 16.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Charger Academy is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tipton County reports $9,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charger Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munford Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atoka Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charger Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Covington
3 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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charger Academy
How many students attend Charger Academy?
Charger Academy has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, TN. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), up 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charger Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Charger Academy is 17:1, which is 11% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charger Academy?
The largest demographic group at Charger Academy is African American at 75.0% of enrollment, in Covington, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charger Academy?
Charger Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Charger Academy rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Charger Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Covington, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Tipton County?
Besides Charger Academy, Tipton County also operates Munford High School (1,262 students), Brighton High School (1,031 students), and Munford Middle School (910 students). See the Tipton County district page for the complete list.