Enrollment
243
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470117001411
East Jr. High School — Somerville, TN
Federal NCES profile for East Jr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
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: Fayette County Public Schools · 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)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Jr. High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Jr. High School reports 243 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% 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 25% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fayette County Public Schools spends $12,193 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.6% from local sources (property taxes), 44.3% from the state, and 27.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Jr. 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 16% | — | — |
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
19.8:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 94% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$12,193
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 243 Top 16% in Tennessee — larger than 84% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 19.8:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470117001411
Student demographics
African American 65.4%
White 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 65.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.7%
In-school suspensions 40
Out-of-school suspensions 57
Expulsions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County Public Schools, which includes East Jr. High School.
$12,193
Per student
-1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 44.3%
Federal 27.1%
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
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about East Jr. High School
How many students attend East Jr. High School?
East Jr. High School has 243 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Somerville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jr. High School is 19.8:1, which is 27% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Jr. High School?
The largest demographic group at East Jr. High School is African American at 65.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Somerville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jr. High School?
East Jr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.