Enrollment
74
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470378002215
Gary Hardin Academy — Sevierville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Gary Hardin Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
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: Sevier 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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gary Hardin Academy compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gary Hardin Academy reports 74 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% 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 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 74 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sevier County spends $14,655 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.1% from local sources (property taxes), 20.7% from the state, and 15.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Gary Hardin Academy 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 4% | — | — |
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
16:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 65% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
100.0%
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
$14,655
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 74 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.
Overview
Enrollment 74 Top 4% in Tennessee — larger than 96% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470378002215
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 74:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sevier County, which includes Gary Hardin Academy.
$14,655
Per student
+19%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 20.7%
Federal 15.2%
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
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
Similar other schools in Sevierville
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Catons Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
T Lawson Early Childhood Education Center
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162 students 38.3:1 students per teacher
Parkway Academy
Alternative education program
6 students 1.7:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Alternative Learning Center
Alternative education program
1 students 1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Gary Hardin Academy
How many students attend Gary Hardin Academy?
Gary Hardin Academy has 74 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sevierville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary Hardin Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary Hardin Academy is 16:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gary Hardin Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gary Hardin Academy is White at 74.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sevierville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gary Hardin Academy?
Gary Hardin Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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.