- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hendersonville, TN
George a Whitten Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George a Whitten Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470402001681
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George a Whitten Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 430
- students enrolled
George a Whitten Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George a Whitten Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Hendersonville, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402001681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
George a Whitten Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 470402001681 · Hendersonville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
George a Whitten Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
George a Whitten Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- This school 430
George a Whitten Elementary
430 students
What this shows George a Whitten Elementary reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How George a Whitten Elementary compares
George a Whitten 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$11,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, George a Whitten Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George a Whitten Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George a Whitten Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Hendersonville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jack Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
Standard public school
789 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Standard public school
670 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nannie Berry Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Beech Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Park Elementary
Standard public school
358 students 13.8:1 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about George a Whitten Elementary
How many students attend George a Whitten Elementary?
George a Whitten Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hendersonville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George a Whitten Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George a Whitten Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% 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 George a Whitten Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George a Whitten Elementary is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Hendersonville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George a Whitten Elementary?
George a Whitten Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 George a Whitten Elementary rank among schools in Hendersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, George a Whitten Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Hendersonville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hendersonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides George a Whitten Elementary, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.