- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesboro, TN
Gainesboro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gainesboro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470207000665
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesboro Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gainesboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 345
- students enrolled
Gainesboro Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesboro Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gainesboro, TN.
School address
District: Jackson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470207000665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Gainesboro Elementary held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 470207000665 · Gainesboro, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 15:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County Middle School (411 students)
Gainesboro Elementary held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Gainesboro Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson County
Jackson County Middle School
411 students
- Jackson County
Jackson County High School
383 students
- This school
Gainesboro Elementary
345 students
- Dodson Branch
Dodson Branch Elementary
250 students
What this shows Gainesboro Elementary reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainesboro Elementary compares
Gainesboro 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$11,716
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 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 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Gainesboro Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Jackson County reports $11,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gainesboro Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dodson Branch Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesboro Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gainesboro Elementary
How many students attend Gainesboro Elementary?
Gainesboro Elementary has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesboro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesboro Elementary is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% 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 Gainesboro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gainesboro Elementary is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Gainesboro, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesboro Elementary?
Gainesboro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Gainesboro Elementary rank among public schools in Gainesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesboro Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gainesboro, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides Gainesboro Elementary, Jackson County also operates Jackson County Middle School (411 students), Jackson County High School (383 students), and Dodson Branch Elementary (250 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.