- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sevierville, TN
Gary Hardin Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gary Hardin Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470378002215
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gary Hardin Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Sevierville · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 74
- students enrolled
Gary Hardin Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gary Hardin Academy ranks #3 of 7 schools in Sevierville, TN.
School address
District: Sevier County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470378002215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Gary Hardin Academy shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-43.8%).
Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 470378002215 · Sevierville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 7.4:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Sevier County High School (950 students)
Gary Hardin Academy shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-43.8%). Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Gary Hardin Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sevier County
Sevier County High School
950 students
- Sevierville Mi
Sevierville Middle School
737 students
- Seymour Junior
Seymour Junior High
713 students
- Seymour Primar
Seymour Primary
697 students
- Seymour High S
Seymour High School
693 students
- This school 74
Gary Hardin Academy
74 students
What this shows Gary Hardin Academy reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gary Hardin Academy compares
Gary Hardin Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 52% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 4% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,911
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Gary Hardin Academy is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Sevier County reports $12,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gary Hardin Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sevierville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Primary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gary Hardin Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Sevierville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pigeon Forge Primary
Standard public school
532 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Sevierville Primary
Standard public school
459 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Catons Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
T Lawson Early Childhood Education Center
Special-education school
162 students 40.5:1 students per teacher
Parkway Academy
Alternative education program
6 students 2:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Alternative Learning Center
Alternative education program
1 students 1:1 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 (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gary Hardin Academy
How many students attend Gary Hardin Academy?
Gary Hardin Academy has 74 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sevierville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary Hardin Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary Hardin Academy is 7.4:1, which is 52% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 53% 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 Gary Hardin Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gary Hardin Academy is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Sevierville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gary Hardin Academy?
Gary Hardin Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gary Hardin Academy rank among schools in Sevierville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gary Hardin Academy ranks #3 of 7 schools in Sevierville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sevierville on the city page.
What other schools are in Sevier County?
Besides Gary Hardin Academy, Sevier County also operates Sevier County High School (950 students), Sevierville Middle School (737 students), and Seymour Junior High (713 students). See the Sevier County district page for the complete list.