- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, TN
Edgemont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edgemont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470075000279
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgemont Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 541
- students enrolled
Edgemont Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgemont Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Newport, TN.
School address
District: Cocke County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470075000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Edgemont Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 470075000279 · Newport, TN Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cocke Co High School (1,074 students)
Edgemont Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Edgemont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cocke Co High
Cocke Co High School
1,074 students
- This school
Edgemont Elementary
541 students
- Parrottsville
Parrottsville Elementary
512 students
- Cosby Elementa 429
Cosby Elementary
429 students
- Northwest Elem 422
Northwest Elementary
422 students
- Cosby High Sch 343
Cosby High School
343 students
What this shows Edgemont Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgemont Elementary compares
Edgemont Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$11,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Edgemont Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cocke County reports $11,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgemont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocke Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parrottsville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgemont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Newport
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgemont Elementary
How many students attend Edgemont Elementary?
Edgemont Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport, TN. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgemont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgemont Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgemont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edgemont Elementary is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Newport, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgemont Elementary?
Edgemont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Edgemont Elementary rank among schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgemont Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Newport, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newport on the city page.
What other schools are in Cocke County?
Besides Edgemont Elementary, Cocke County also operates Cocke Co High School (1,074 students), Parrottsville Elementary (512 students), and Cosby Elementary (429 students). See the Cocke County district page for the complete list.