- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabethton, TN
Elizabethton High School
Federal NCES profile for Elizabethton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470111000351
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabethton High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Elizabethton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 886
- students enrolled
Elizabethton High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabethton High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Elizabethton, TN.
School address
District: Elizabethton · Tennessee
NCES ID 470111000351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Elizabethton High School held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 470111000351 · Elizabethton, TN High · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: T a Dugger Junior High School (619 students)
Elizabethton High School held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Elizabethton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elizabethton High School
886 students
- T a Dugger Jun
T a Dugger Junior High School
619 students
- East Side Elem
East Side Elementary
465 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary
367 students
- Harold Mccormi 341
Harold Mccormick Elementary
341 students
What this shows Elizabethton High School reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabethton High School compares
Elizabethton High School 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$12,343
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Elizabethton High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabethton reports $12,343 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabethton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T a Dugger Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold Mccormick Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabethton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Elizabethton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~886 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabethton High School
How many students attend Elizabethton High School?
Elizabethton High School has 886 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabethton, TN. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 879 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabethton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabethton High School is 13.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabethton High School?
The largest demographic group at Elizabethton High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Elizabethton, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabethton High School?
Elizabethton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Elizabethton High School rank among high schools in Elizabethton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabethton High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Elizabethton, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Elizabethton on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabethton?
Besides Elizabethton High School, Elizabethton also operates T a Dugger Junior High School (619 students), East Side Elementary (465 students), and West Side Elementary (367 students). See the Elizabethton district page for the complete list.