Enrollment
404
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Elementary School
East Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Humboldt, Tennessee, enrolling 404 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 404 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and White (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Humboldt City Schools spends $12,948 per pupil, 20% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 137 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 404 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Humboldt City Schools also operates Humboldt Junior/Senior High School (408 students) and Stigall Primary School (232 students) alongside East Elementary 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 East Elementary School compares
East Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,948
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt City Schools, which includes East Elementary School.
$12,948
Per student
+20%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 50.9%
Federal 26.4%
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 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
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Humboldt on the city page.
Is East Elementary School a good school?
East Elementary School earns 29/100 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 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.
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