- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Powell, TN
Claxton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Claxton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470009000006
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claxton Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 456
- students enrolled
Claxton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claxton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Powell, TN.
School address
District: Anderson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470009000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Claxton Elementary shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 470009000006 · Powell, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High School (1,021 students)
Claxton Elementary shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Claxton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High S
Clinton High School
1,021 students
- Anderson Count
Anderson County High School
1,019 students
- Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle School
624 students
- This school
Claxton Elementary
456 students
- Norris Middle
Norris Middle School
448 students
- Lake City Elem 387
Lake City Elementary
387 students
What this shows Claxton Elementary reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claxton Elementary compares
Claxton Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$12,945
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Claxton Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Anderson County reports $12,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Claxton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norris Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake City Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claxton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Powell
2 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claxton Elementary
How many students attend Claxton Elementary?
Claxton Elementary has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Powell, TN. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claxton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Claxton Elementary is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Powell, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claxton Elementary?
Claxton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Claxton Elementary rank among schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Claxton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Powell, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Powell on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson County?
Besides Claxton Elementary, Anderson County also operates Clinton High School (1,021 students), Anderson County High School (1,019 students), and Clinton Middle School (624 students). See the Anderson County district page for the complete list.