Enrollment
324
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oliver Springs, TN
Dyllis Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dyllis Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470359002302
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dyllis Springs Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Oliver Springs · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 324
- students enrolled
Dyllis Springs Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dyllis Springs Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Oliver Springs, TN.
School address
District: Roane County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470359002302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dyllis Springs Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dyllis Springs Elementary
Dyllis Springs Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, enrolling 324 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 324 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oliver Springs's public schools, it stands alongside Norwood Elementary (214 students): Dyllis Springs Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 11.9:1).
Roane County also operates Kingston Elementary (736 students) and Roane County High School (625 students) alongside Dyllis Springs Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dyllis Springs Elementary compares
Dyllis Springs Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$11,148
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Dyllis Springs Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roane County, which includes Dyllis Springs Elementary.
$11,148
Per student
+3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 43.7%
Federal 18.5%
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.
How Dyllis Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roane County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowers Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dyllis Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Oliver Springs
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dyllis Springs Elementary
How many students attend Dyllis Springs Elementary?
Dyllis Springs Elementary has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oliver Springs, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyllis Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dyllis Springs Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 14% 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 Dyllis Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dyllis Springs Elementary is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Oliver Springs, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dyllis Springs Elementary?
Dyllis Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dyllis Springs Elementary rank among schools in Oliver Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Dyllis Springs Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Oliver Springs, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oliver Springs on the city page.
Is Dyllis Springs Elementary a good school?
Dyllis Springs Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Roane County?
Besides Dyllis Springs Elementary, Roane County also operates Kingston Elementary (736 students), Roane County High School (625 students), and Ridge View Elementary (577 students). See the Roane County district page for the complete list.
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