- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, TN
East Coffee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Coffee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470078000287
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Coffee Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 224
- students enrolled
East Coffee Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Coffee Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Manchester, TN.
School address
District: Coffee County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470078000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
East Coffee Elementary grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 470078000287 · Manchester, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 14:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Coffee County Central High School (1,262 students)
East Coffee Elementary grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
East Coffee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coffee County
Coffee County Central High School
1,262 students
- Coffee County
Coffee County Middle School
783 students
- Hillsboro Elem 424
Hillsboro Elementary
424 students
- Coffee County 409
Coffee County Raider Academy
409 students
- North Coffee E 354
North Coffee Elementary
354 students
- This school 224
East Coffee Elementary
224 students
What this shows East Coffee Elementary reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Coffee Elementary compares
East Coffee Elementary is a growing 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, East Coffee Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coffee County reports $11,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Coffee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee County Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coffee County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coffee County Raider Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Coffee Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Coffee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Manchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
College Street Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
North Coffee Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
New Union Elementary
Standard public school
297 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Deerfield Elementary School
Standard public school
290 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Coffee County Virtual Academy
Standard public school
51 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Coffee Elementary
How many students attend East Coffee Elementary?
East Coffee Elementary has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, TN. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Coffee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Coffee Elementary is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% 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 East Coffee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Coffee Elementary is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Manchester, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Coffee Elementary?
East Coffee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 East Coffee Elementary rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, East Coffee Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Manchester, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Coffee County?
Besides East Coffee Elementary, Coffee County also operates Coffee County Central High School (1,262 students), Coffee County Middle School (783 students), and Hillsboro Elementary (424 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.