Enrollment
377
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470378002628
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High — Gatlinburg, TN
Federal NCES profile for Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 28
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)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High reports 377 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 251 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.6% 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 50/100 (C-), 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 Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 35% | — | — |
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
Counselors1.5 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
Enrollment 377 Top 35% in Tennessee — larger than 65% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470378002628
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 251:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.6%
In-school suspensions 75
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sevier County, which includes Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High.
$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
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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 Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High
How many students attend Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High?
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High has 377 students enrolled. It is a other 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 11.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Gatlinburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High?
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.