Enrollment
425
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470183002063
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School — Puryear, TN
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 81
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Henry County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School reports 425 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 425 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Henry County spends $12,154 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.3% from local sources (property taxes), 48.2% from the state, and 19.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$12,154
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 425 Top 44% in Tennessee — larger than 56% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470183002063
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 425:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.8%
In-school suspensions 31
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School.
$12,154
Per student
-1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 19.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School
How many students attend Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School?
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School has 425 students enrolled. It is a other school in Puryear, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School is 12.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School is White at 88.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Puryear, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School?
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.