- Enrollment
- 1,965
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dandridge, TN
Dandridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dandridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470210000671
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dandridge Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Dandridge · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 543
- students enrolled
Dandridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dandridge Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Dandridge, TN.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470210000671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Dandridge Elementary held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 470210000671 · Dandridge, TN Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 17:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Co High School (1,965 students)
Dandridge Elementary held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dandridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Co H
Jefferson Co High School
1,965 students
- White Pine Ele 705
White Pine Elementary
705 students
- Mount Horeb El 616
Mount Horeb Elementary School
616 students
- Maury Middle S 582
Maury Middle School
582 students
- This school 543
Dandridge Elementary
543 students
- Jefferson Midd 528
Jefferson Middle School
528 students
What this shows Dandridge Elementary reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dandridge Elementary compares
Dandridge 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,648
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Dandridge Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson County reports $10,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dandridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Pine Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maury Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dandridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Dandridge
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dandridge Elementary
How many students attend Dandridge Elementary?
Dandridge Elementary has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dandridge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dandridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dandridge Elementary is 17:1, which is 11% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dandridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dandridge Elementary is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Dandridge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dandridge Elementary?
Dandridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Dandridge Elementary rank among schools in Dandridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Dandridge Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Dandridge, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dandridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Dandridge Elementary, Jefferson County also operates Jefferson Co High School (1,965 students), White Pine Elementary (705 students), and Mount Horeb Elementary School (616 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.