Enrollment
462
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceburg, TN
David Crockett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for David Crockett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470234000841
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Crockett Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Lawrenceburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 462
- students enrolled
David Crockett Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Crockett Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Lawrenceburg, TN.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470234000841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David Crockett Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at David Crockett Elementary
David Crockett Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, enrolling 462 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lawrenceburg's public schools, it stands alongside Lawrenceburg Public (474 students): David Crockett Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 15.8:1).
Lawrence County also operates Lawrence Co High School (1,087 students) and South Lawrence Elementary (624 students) alongside David Crockett Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How David Crockett Elementary compares
David Crockett Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, David Crockett Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence County, which includes David Crockett Elementary.
$9,908
Per student
-8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 53.4%
Federal 22.5%
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.
How David Crockett Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lawrence Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summertown Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| E O Coffman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leoma Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Crockett Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Lawrenceburg
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lawrenceburg Public
Standard public school
474 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Ingram Sowell Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
New Prospect Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Virtual Academy
Standard public school
119 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about David Crockett Elementary
How many students attend David Crockett Elementary?
David Crockett Elementary has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceburg, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Crockett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David Crockett Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 5% 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 David Crockett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at David Crockett Elementary is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Lawrenceburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Crockett Elementary?
David Crockett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David Crockett Elementary rank among schools in Lawrenceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, David Crockett Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Lawrenceburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lawrenceburg on the city page.
Is David Crockett Elementary a good school?
David Crockett Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides David Crockett Elementary, Lawrence County also operates Lawrence Co High School (1,087 students), South Lawrence Elementary (624 students), and Summertown Elementary (621 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.
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