- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunlap, TN
Griffith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Griffith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470375001542
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffith Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dunlap · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 786
- students enrolled
Griffith Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griffith Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dunlap, TN.
School address
District: Sequatchie County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470375001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Griffith Elementary held near 777 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 470375001542 · Dunlap, TN Other · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequatchie Co Middle School (596 students)
Griffith Elementary held near 777 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Griffith Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Griffith Elementary
786 students
- Sequatchie Co
Sequatchie Co Middle School
596 students
- Sequatchie Co
Sequatchie Co High School
542 students
What this shows Griffith Elementary reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griffith Elementary compares
Griffith 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$11,279
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 786 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Griffith Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sequatchie County reports $11,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Griffith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequatchie Co Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequatchie Co High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griffith Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~786 students)
Frequently asked questions about Griffith Elementary
How many students attend Griffith Elementary?
Griffith Elementary has 786 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunlap, TN. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffith Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Griffith Elementary is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Dunlap, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffith Elementary?
Griffith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Griffith Elementary rank among public schools in Dunlap?
By Resource Investment Index, Griffith Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dunlap, 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 Sequatchie County?
Besides Griffith Elementary, Sequatchie County also operates Sequatchie Co Middle School (596 students) and Sequatchie Co High School (542 students). See the Sequatchie County district page for the complete list.