Enrollment
356
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470014801577
E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle — Millington, TN
Federal NCES profile for E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 69
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: Memphis-Shelby County 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)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle reports 356 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 178 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Memphis-Shelby County Schools spends $15,292 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.5% from local sources (property taxes), 37.0% from the state, and 28.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), calculated from 4 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 E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 32% | — | — |
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 22% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,292
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 178 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 356 Top 32% in Tennessee — larger than 68% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470014801577
Student demographics
White 58.4%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 178:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which includes E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle.
$15,292
Per student
+24%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 37.0%
Federal 28.5%
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
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle
How many students attend E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle?
E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle has 356 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Millington, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle is 13.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle?
The largest demographic group at E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle is White at 58.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Millington, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle?
E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.