- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Somerville, TN
East Jr. High School
Federal NCES profile for East Jr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470117001411
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Jr. High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Somerville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 243
- students enrolled
East Jr. High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Jr. High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Somerville, TN.
School address
District: Fayette County Public Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470117001411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
East Jr. High School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 470117001411 · Somerville, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School (724 students)
East Jr. High School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
East Jr. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayette Ware C
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School
724 students
- Oakland Elemen
Oakland Elementary
621 students
- Buckley-Carpen
Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School
491 students
- West Junior Hi
West Junior High School
340 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary
294 students
- This school 243
East Jr. High School
243 students
What this shows East Jr. High School reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Jr. High School compares
East Jr. High School is a shrinking 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$11,987
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, East Jr. High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County Public Schools reports $11,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Jr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Jr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jr. High School is 16.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Somerville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jr. High School?
East Jr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Jr. High School rank among public schools in Somerville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Jr. High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Somerville, 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 Fayette County Public Schools?
Besides East Jr. High School, Fayette County Public Schools also operates Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School (724 students), Oakland Elementary (621 students), and Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School (491 students). See the Fayette County Public Schools district page for the complete list.