- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gray, TN
Gray Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gray Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470438001759
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gray Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gray · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 512
- students enrolled
Gray Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gray Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gray, TN.
School address
District: Washington County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470438001759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Gray Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 470438001759 · Gray, TN Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Daniel Boone High School (1,145 students)
Gray Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Gray Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daniel Boone H
Daniel Boone High School
1,145 students
- David Crockett
David Crockett High School
1,122 students
- Boones Creek E
Boones Creek Elementary School
823 students
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
704 students
- University Sch
University School
635 students
- This school
Gray Elementary School
512 students
What this shows Gray Elementary School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gray Elementary School compares
Gray Elementary School 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$11,306
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Gray Elementary School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gray Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Boone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Crockett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boones Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| University School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gray Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Gray
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gray Elementary School
How many students attend Gray Elementary School?
Gray Elementary School has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gray, TN. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% 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 Gray Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gray Elementary School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Gray, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gray Elementary School?
Gray Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Gray Elementary School rank among public schools in Gray?
By Resource Investment Index, Gray Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gray, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Washington County?
Besides Gray Elementary School, Washington County also operates Daniel Boone High School (1,145 students), David Crockett High School (1,122 students), and Boones Creek Elementary School (823 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.