- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Halls, TN
Halls Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Halls Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470231000833
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halls Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Halls · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 655
- students enrolled
Halls Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halls Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Halls, TN.
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470231000833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Halls Elementary School grew from 586 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 470231000833 · Halls, TN Other · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Ripley High School (614 students)
Halls Elementary School grew from 586 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Halls Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Halls Elementary School
655 students
- Ripley High Sc
Ripley High School
614 students
- Ripley Primary
Ripley Primary
589 students
- Ripley Middle
Ripley Middle School
477 students
- Ripley Element
Ripley Elementary
460 students
- Halls High Sch
Halls High School
339 students
What this shows Halls Elementary School reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halls Elementary School compares
Halls Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,162
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Halls Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lauderdale County reports $12,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Halls Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ripley Primary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ripley Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ripley Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Halls High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halls Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Halls Elementary School
How many students attend Halls Elementary School?
Halls Elementary School has 655 students enrolled. It is a public school in Halls, TN. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halls Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Halls Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halls Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Halls Elementary School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Halls, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halls Elementary School?
Halls Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Halls Elementary School rank among public schools in Halls?
By Resource Investment Index, Halls Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Halls, 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 Lauderdale County?
Besides Halls Elementary School, Lauderdale County also operates Ripley High School (614 students), Ripley Primary (589 students), and Ripley Middle School (477 students). See the Lauderdale County district page for the complete list.