Enrollment
231
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470345001440
Copper Basin High School — Copperhill, TN
Federal NCES profile for Copper Basin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 6
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Polk County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Copper Basin High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Copper Basin High School reports 231 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 154 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 37.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Polk County spends $12,511 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.3% from local sources (property taxes), 53.0% from the state, and 23.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Copper Basin High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 6% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,511
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 154 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 231 Top 15% in Tennessee — larger than 85% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 10.2:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470345001440
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 154:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.7%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk County, which includes Copper Basin High School.
$12,511
Per student
+2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 53.0%
Federal 23.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Copper Basin High School
How many students attend Copper Basin High School?
Copper Basin High School has 231 students enrolled. It is a other school in Copperhill, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper Basin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper Basin High School is 10.2:1, which is 35% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copper Basin High School?
The largest demographic group at Copper Basin High School is White at 95.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Copperhill, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copper Basin High School?
Copper Basin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.