Enrollment
495
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherokee Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherokee Middle School
Cherokee Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Kingston, Tennessee, enrolling 495 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 495 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Roane County also operates Kingston Elementary (736 students) and Roane County High School (625 students) alongside Cherokee Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cherokee Middle School compares
Cherokee Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,148
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roane County, which includes Cherokee Middle School.
$11,148
Per student
+3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 43.7%
Federal 18.5%
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.
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
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cherokee Middle School a good school?
Cherokee Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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