- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cookeville, TN
Dodson Branch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dodson Branch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470207000662
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dodson Branch Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Cookeville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 250
- students enrolled
Dodson Branch Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dodson Branch Elementary ranks #2 of 10 schools in Cookeville, TN.
School address
District: Jackson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470207000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Dodson Branch Elementary held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 470207000662 · Cookeville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County Middle School (411 students)
Dodson Branch Elementary held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dodson Branch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson County
Jackson County Middle School
411 students
- Jackson County
Jackson County High School
383 students
- Gainesboro Ele
Gainesboro Elementary
345 students
- This school
Dodson Branch Elementary
250 students
What this shows Dodson Branch Elementary reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dodson Branch Elementary compares
Dodson Branch 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Dodson Branch Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Jackson County reports $11,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dodson Branch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesboro Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dodson Branch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Cookeville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prescott South Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Capshaw Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary
Standard public school
459 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Cane Creek Elementary
Standard public school
447 students 16:1 students per teacher
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Jere Whitson Elementary
Standard public school
339 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dodson Branch Elementary
How many students attend Dodson Branch Elementary?
Dodson Branch Elementary has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cookeville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodson Branch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodson Branch Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 24% 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 Dodson Branch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dodson Branch Elementary is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Cookeville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dodson Branch Elementary?
Dodson Branch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Dodson Branch Elementary rank among schools in Cookeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dodson Branch Elementary ranks #2 of 10 schools in Cookeville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cookeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides Dodson Branch Elementary, Jackson County also operates Jackson County Middle School (411 students), Jackson County High School (383 students), and Gainesboro Elementary (345 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.