How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Thelma Barker Elementary | West-Bemis Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jackson, TN | Jackson, TN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 776 | 369 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Thelma Barker Elementary | West-Bemis Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,117 | $11,117 |
| District | Madison County | Madison County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Thelma Barker Elementary | West-Bemis Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.9% | 50.9% |
| African American | 45.0% | 26.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.4% | 13.6% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 7.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Thelma Barker Elementary | West-Bemis Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 776:1 | 369:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.7% | 43.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 112 | 19 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.