- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Liberty, TN
Dekalb West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470099000325
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dekalb West Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 466
- students enrolled
Dekalb West Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470099000325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Dekalb West Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 470099000325 · Liberty, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: De Kalb County High School (781 students)
Dekalb West Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dekalb West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- De Kalb County
De Kalb County High School
781 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
544 students
- Smithville Ele
Smithville Elementary
535 students
- Dekalb Middle
Dekalb Middle School
534 students
- This school
Dekalb West Elementary
466 students
What this shows Dekalb West Elementary reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dekalb West Elementary compares
Dekalb West 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$10,613
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Dekalb West Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $10,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dekalb West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Kalb County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dekalb Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dekalb West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dekalb West Elementary
How many students attend Dekalb West Elementary?
Dekalb West Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Liberty, TN. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb West Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dekalb West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dekalb West Elementary is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Liberty, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb West Elementary?
Dekalb West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Dekalb West Elementary, Dekalb County also operates De Kalb County High School (781 students), Northside Elementary (544 students), and Smithville Elementary (535 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.