- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Knoxville, TN
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470222002249
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #1 of 14
- high schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 95
- students enrolled
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy ranks #1 of 14 high schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470222002249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-24.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 470222002249 · Knoxville, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 7.3:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Farragut High School (2,073 students)
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-24.2%). Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farragut High
Farragut High School
2,073 students
- Bearden High S
Bearden High School
1,963 students
- Hardin Valley
Hardin Valley Academy
1,916 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,474 students
- Farragut Middl
Farragut Middle School
1,463 students
- This school 95
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
95 students
What this shows Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy compares
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is a shrinking 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 52% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 4% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,187
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 95 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
African American 24.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Knox County reports $11,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bearden High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Valley Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farragut Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,963
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Knoxville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Farragut High School
Standard public school
2,073 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bearden High School
Standard public school
1,963 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hardin Valley Academy
Standard public school
1,916 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
West High School
Standard public school
1,474 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Karns High School
Standard public school
1,365 students 15:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,265 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~95 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
How many students attend Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy?
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy has 95 students enrolled. It is a high school in Knoxville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is 7.3:1, which is 52% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 54% 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 Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is White at 36.8% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy?
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy rank among high schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy ranks #1 of 14 high schools in Knoxville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Knoxville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy, Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students), Bearden High School (1,963 students), and Hardin Valley Academy (1,916 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.