Enrollment
377
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470378002628
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gatlinburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 377
- students enrolled
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High has class sizes smaller than 91% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gatlinburg, TN.
School address
District: Sevier County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470378002628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, enrolling 377 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High is leaner than roughly 91% of Tennessee schools and 31% under the state's 15.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 82 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 377 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Gatlinburg's public schools, it stands alongside Pittman Center Elementary (319 students): Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 15.9:1).
Sevier County also operates Sevier County High School (950 students) and Sevierville Middle School (737 students) alongside Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High compares
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 9% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$12,077
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sevier County, which includes Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High.
$12,077
Per student
+12%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 Gatlinburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High
How many students attend Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High?
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gatlinburg, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High is 10.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 33% 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 Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Gatlinburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High?
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High rank among schools in Gatlinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gatlinburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gatlinburg on the city page.
Is Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High a good school?
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sevier County?
Besides Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High, 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.
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