Enrollment
586
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lawrenceburg, TN
E O Coffman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for E O Coffman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470234000842
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E O Coffman Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Lawrenceburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 586
- students enrolled
E O Coffman Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E O Coffman Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Lawrenceburg, TN.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470234000842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E O Coffman Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at E O Coffman Middle School
E O Coffman Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, enrolling 586 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 586 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 586 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lawrence County also operates Lawrence Co High School (1,087 students) and South Lawrence Elementary (624 students) alongside E O Coffman Middle School.
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 E O Coffman Middle School compares
E O Coffman Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, E O Coffman Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence County, which includes E O Coffman Middle School.
$9,908
Per student
-8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 53.4%
Federal 22.5%
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 E O Coffman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lawrence Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summertown Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leoma Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ethridge Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E O Coffman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle 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 (~586 students)
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Frequently asked questions about E O Coffman Middle School
How many students attend E O Coffman Middle School?
E O Coffman Middle School has 586 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawrenceburg, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E O Coffman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at E O Coffman Middle School is 17.8:1, 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 E O Coffman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at E O Coffman Middle School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Lawrenceburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E O Coffman Middle School?
E O Coffman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 E O Coffman Middle School rank among public schools in Lawrenceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, E O Coffman Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Lawrenceburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lawrenceburg on the city page.
Is E O Coffman Middle School a good school?
E O Coffman Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Tennessee schools. 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 Lawrence County?
Besides E O Coffman Middle School, Lawrence County also operates Lawrence Co High School (1,087 students), South Lawrence Elementary (624 students), and Summertown Elementary (621 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.
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