- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
E O Coffman Middle School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 470234000842 · Lawrenceburg, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Co High School (1,087 students)
E O Coffman Middle School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
E O Coffman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Co Hi
Lawrence Co High School
1,087 students
- South Lawrence
South Lawrence Elementary
624 students
- Summertown Ele
Summertown Elementary
621 students
- This school
E O Coffman Middle School
586 students
- Leoma Elementa
Leoma Elementary
538 students
- Ethridge Eleme
Ethridge Elementary
516 students
What this shows E O Coffman Middle School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How E O Coffman Middle School compares
E O Coffman Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,410
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
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.
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
District finance for Lawrence County reports $10,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~586 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.