- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Humboldt, TN
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470195002239
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Humboldt · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 404
- students enrolled
East Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, TN.
School address
District: Humboldt City Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470195002239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
East Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 470195002239 · Humboldt, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 15:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Humboldt Junior/Senior High School (408 students)
East Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Humboldt Junio
Humboldt Junior/Senior High School
408 students
- This school
East Elementary School
404 students
- Stigall Primar
Stigall Primary School
232 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,012
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.6%
White 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, East Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Humboldt City Schools reports $13,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stigall Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Humboldt, TN. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% 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 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is African American at 61.6% of enrollment, in Humboldt, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Humboldt?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Humboldt City Schools?
Besides East Elementary School, Humboldt City Schools also operates Humboldt Junior/Senior High School (408 students) and Stigall Primary School (232 students). See the Humboldt City Schools district page for the complete list.