- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denmark, TN
Denmark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Denmark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470258000915
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denmark Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 408
- students enrolled
Denmark Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258000915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Denmark Elementary grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 470258000915 · Denmark, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
Denmark Elementary grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Denmark Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
903 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
804 students
- Thelma Barker
Thelma Barker Elementary
776 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
756 students
- Community Mont
Community Montessori School
665 students
- This school
Denmark Elementary
408 students
What this shows Denmark Elementary reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denmark Elementary compares
Denmark Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$11,115
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
African American 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Denmark Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denmark Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denmark Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denmark Elementary
How many students attend Denmark Elementary?
Denmark Elementary has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denmark, TN. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denmark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Denmark Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denmark Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Denmark Elementary is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Denmark, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denmark Elementary?
Denmark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Denmark Elementary, Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students), Northeast Middle School (804 students), and Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.