- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kingston, TN
Cherokee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470359001475
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 495
- students enrolled
Cherokee Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kingston, TN.
School address
District: Roane County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470359001475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Cherokee Middle School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 470359001475 · Kingston, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 16.5:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston Elementary (736 students)
Cherokee Middle School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingston Eleme
Kingston Elementary
736 students
- Roane County H
Roane County High School
625 students
- Ridge View Ele
Ridge View Elementary
577 students
- Bowers Element
Bowers Elementary
524 students
- This school
Cherokee Middle School
495 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary
410 students
What this shows Cherokee Middle School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherokee Middle School compares
Cherokee Middle School 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,003
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 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Cherokee Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roane County reports $12,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherokee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roane County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowers Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Middle School
How many students attend Cherokee Middle School?
Cherokee Middle School has 495 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingston, TN. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Middle School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Kingston, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Middle School?
Cherokee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Cherokee Middle School rank among public schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kingston, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kingston on the city page.
What other schools are in Roane County?
Besides Cherokee Middle School, Roane County also operates Kingston Elementary (736 students), Roane County High School (625 students), and Ridge View Elementary (577 students). See the Roane County district page for the complete list.