Enrollment
1,293
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470159002214
East Hamilton High School — Ooltewah, TN
Federal NCES profile for East Hamilton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 20
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
66.6:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+327% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Hamilton High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Hamilton High School reports 1,293 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 66.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 327% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 319% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 13 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 323 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hamilton County spends $12,591 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.2% from local sources (property taxes), 31.6% from the state, and 21.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Hamilton High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 66.6:1 | ▲ 327% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,293 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
66.6:1
students per teacher
— 327% above state mean
Top 100% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,591
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 323 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,293 Top 95% in Tennessee — larger than 5% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 66.6:1 +327% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470159002214
Student demographics
White 51.1%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 323:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.1%
In-school suspensions 140
Out-of-school suspensions 130
Expulsions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton County, which includes East Hamilton High School.
$12,591
Per student
+2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 31.6%
Federal 21.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about East Hamilton High School
How many students attend East Hamilton High School?
East Hamilton High School has 1,293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ooltewah, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hamilton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hamilton High School is 66.6:1, which is 327% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 319% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Hamilton High School?
The largest demographic group at East Hamilton High School is White at 51.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ooltewah, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hamilton High School?
East Hamilton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.