Enrollment
569
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470090002052
Frank P. Brown Elementary — Crossville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Frank P. Brown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
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: Cumberland 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)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank P. Brown Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Frank P. Brown Elementary reports 569 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 569 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cumberland County spends $10,016 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.9% from local sources (property taxes), 50.2% from the state, and 18.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Frank P. Brown 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 65% | — | — |
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 73% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$10,016
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 569 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 569 Top 65% in Tennessee — larger than 35% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 16.6:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470090002052
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 569:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.8%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland County, which includes Frank P. Brown Elementary.
$10,016
Per student
-19%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 50.2%
Federal 18.8%
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
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
Similar other schools in Crossville
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Homestead Elementary School
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737 students 19:1 students per teacher
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Standard public school
735 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Stone Elementary
Standard public school
611 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
South Cumberland Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
North Cumberland Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Frank P. Brown Elementary
How many students attend Frank P. Brown Elementary?
Frank P. Brown Elementary has 569 students enrolled. It is a other school in Crossville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank P. Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank P. Brown Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank P. Brown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frank P. Brown Elementary is White at 92.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Crossville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank P. Brown Elementary?
Frank P. Brown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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.