- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, TN
City Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for City Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470012000026
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City Park Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 355
- students enrolled
City Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City Park Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Athens, TN.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
355 on latest CCD 470012000026 · Athens, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens City Middle School (519 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 4 schools in Athens. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
City Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens City Mi
Athens City Middle School
519 students
- Ingleside Elem
Ingleside Elementary
386 students
- This school
City Park Elementary
355 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary
302 students
- North City Ele
North City Elementary
278 students
What this shows City Park Elementary reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How City Park Elementary compares
City Park Elementary vs Tennessee and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,378
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Athens reports $11,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How City Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens City Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ingleside Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North City Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Athens
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about City Park Elementary
How many students attend City Park Elementary?
City Park Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at City Park Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City Park Elementary?
City Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 City Park Elementary rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, City Park Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Athens, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Athens?
Besides City Park Elementary, Athens also operates Athens City Middle School (519 students), Ingleside Elementary (386 students), and Westside Elementary (302 students). See the Athens district page for the complete list.