- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparta, TN
Findlay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Findlay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470450001797
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Findlay Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 413
- students enrolled
Findlay Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Findlay Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Sparta, TN.
School address
District: White County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470450001797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Findlay Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 470450001797 · Sparta, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: White County High School (1,014 students)
Findlay Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Findlay Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White County H
White County High School
1,014 students
- White Co Middl
White Co Middle School
827 students
- Woodland Park
Woodland Park Elementary
509 students
- This school
Findlay Elementary
413 students
- Doyle Elementa 309
Doyle Elementary
309 students
- Northfield Ele 288
Northfield Elementary School
288 students
What this shows Findlay Elementary reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Findlay Elementary compares
Findlay 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,161
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 413 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.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Findlay Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White County reports $10,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Findlay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Co Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Park Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doyle Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Findlay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Sparta
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodland Park Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 15:1 students per teacher
Northfield Elementary School
Standard public school
288 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cassville Elementary
Standard public school
206 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Bon De Croft Elementary
Standard public school
170 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Findlay Elementary
How many students attend Findlay Elementary?
Findlay Elementary has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparta, TN. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Findlay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Findlay Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% 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 Findlay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Findlay Elementary is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Sparta, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Findlay Elementary?
Findlay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Findlay Elementary rank among schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Findlay Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Sparta, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sparta on the city page.
What other schools are in White County?
Besides Findlay Elementary, White County also operates White County High School (1,014 students), White Co Middle School (827 students), and Woodland Park Elementary (509 students). See the White County district page for the complete list.