Enrollment
84
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Germantown, TN
Germantown Online Academy of Learning
Federal NCES profile for Germantown Online Academy of Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470015102675
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Germantown Online Academy of Learning earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 84
- students enrolled
Germantown Online Academy of Learning has class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown Online Academy of Learning ranks #2 of 7 schools in Germantown, TN.
School address
District: Germantown · Tennessee
NCES ID 470015102675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Germantown Online Academy of Learning compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Germantown Online Academy of Learning
Germantown Online Academy of Learning is a small combined-grade school in Germantown, Tennessee, enrolling 84 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.6:1, Germantown Online Academy of Learning is leaner than roughly 96% of Tennessee schools and 50% under the state's 15.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Tennessee schools, with 84 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Germantown's public schools, it stands alongside Riverdale Elementary School (1,184 students): Germantown Online Academy of Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.6:1 vs 14.3:1).
Germantown also operates Houston High School (1,806 students) and Riverdale Elementary School (1,184 students) alongside Germantown Online Academy of Learning.
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 Germantown Online Academy of Learning compares
Germantown Online Academy of Learning on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 50% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 50% 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.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$10,888
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 53.6%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Germantown Online Academy of Learning is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Germantown, which includes Germantown Online Academy of Learning.
$10,888
Per student
+1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 35.8%
Federal 21.5%
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 Germantown Online Academy of Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Germantown Online Academy of Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,806
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Germantown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Riverdale Elementary School
Standard public school
1,184 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Germanshire Elementary
Standard public school
725 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Forest Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
698 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Dogwood Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Farmington Elementary School
Standard public school
646 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Germantown Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~84 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Germantown Online Academy of Learning
How many students attend Germantown Online Academy of Learning?
Germantown Online Academy of Learning has 84 students enrolled. It is a public school in Germantown, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Germantown Online Academy of Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Germantown Online Academy of Learning is 7.6:1, which is 50% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 52% 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 Germantown Online Academy of Learning?
The largest demographic group at Germantown Online Academy of Learning is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Germantown, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Germantown Online Academy of Learning?
Germantown Online Academy of Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Germantown Online Academy of Learning rank among schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown Online Academy of Learning ranks #2 of 7 schools in Germantown, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Germantown on the city page.
Is Germantown Online Academy of Learning a good school?
Germantown Online Academy of Learning earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee. 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 Germantown?
Besides Germantown Online Academy of Learning, Germantown also operates Houston High School (1,806 students), Riverdale Elementary School (1,184 students), and Houston Middle School (972 students). See the Germantown district page for the complete list.
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