Enrollment
541
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgemont Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgemont Elementary
Edgemont Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newport, Tennessee, enrolling 541 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 541 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 predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newport's public schools, it stands alongside Newport Grammar School (730 students): Edgemont Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 13.3:1).
Cocke County also operates Cocke Co High School (1,074 students) and Parrottsville Elementary (512 students) alongside Edgemont Elementary.
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 Edgemont Elementary compares
Edgemont Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cocke County, which includes Edgemont Elementary.
$10,484
Per student
-3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 51.6%
Federal 23.4%
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 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
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Edgemont Elementary a good school?
Edgemont Elementary earns 30/100 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 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.
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