Enrollment
410
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470192000630
Erin Elementary — Erin, TN
Federal NCES profile for Erin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
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: Houston County · 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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Erin Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Erin Elementary reports 410 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 820 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Houston County spends $10,857 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.7% from local sources (property taxes), 66.2% from the state, and 17.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), 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 Erin Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 42% | — | — |
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,857
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 820 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 410 Top 42% in Tennessee — larger than 58% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470192000630
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 820:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.2%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston County, which includes Erin Elementary.
$10,857
Per student
-12%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 66.2%
Federal 17.1%
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
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- —
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Erin Elementary
How many students attend Erin Elementary?
Erin Elementary has 410 students enrolled. It is a other school in Erin, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Erin Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 6% 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 Erin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Erin Elementary is White at 83.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Erin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erin Elementary?
Erin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) 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.