- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cosby, TN
Cosby Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cosby Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470075000277
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cosby Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cosby · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 429
- students enrolled
Cosby Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cosby Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cosby, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Cosby Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 470075000277 · Cosby, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 17.9:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Cocke Co High School (1,074 students)
Cosby Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cosby Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cocke Co High
Cocke Co High School
1,074 students
- Edgemont Eleme
Edgemont Elementary
541 students
- Parrottsville
Parrottsville Elementary
512 students
- This school 429
Cosby Elementary
429 students
- Northwest Elem 422
Northwest Elementary
422 students
- Cosby High Sch 343
Cosby High School
343 students
What this shows Cosby Elementary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cosby Elementary compares
Cosby Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$11,098
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Cosby Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Cocke County reports $11,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cosby Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocke Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgemont Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parrottsville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cosby Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cosby Elementary
How many students attend Cosby Elementary?
Cosby Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cosby, TN. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cosby Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cosby Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cosby Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cosby Elementary is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Cosby, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cosby Elementary?
Cosby Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Cosby Elementary rank among public schools in Cosby?
By Resource Investment Index, Cosby Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cosby, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cocke County?
Besides Cosby Elementary, Cocke County also operates Cocke Co High School (1,074 students), Edgemont Elementary (541 students), and Parrottsville Elementary (512 students). See the Cocke County district page for the complete list.