Enrollment
143
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470231001997
Halls Junior High School — Halls, TN
Federal NCES profile for Halls Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Halls Junior High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Halls Junior High School reports 143 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lauderdale County spends $12,960 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.0% from local sources (property taxes), 55.2% from the state, and 26.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Halls Junior High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,960
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 143 Top 8% in Tennessee — larger than 92% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470231001997
Student demographics
White 79.7%
African American 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.7%
In-school suspensions 27
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lauderdale County, which includes Halls Junior High School.
$12,960
Per student
+5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 55.2%
Federal 26.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
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Frequently asked questions about Halls Junior High School
How many students attend Halls Junior High School?
Halls Junior High School has 143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Halls, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halls Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Halls Junior High School is 14:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halls Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Halls Junior High School is White at 79.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Halls, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halls Junior High School?
Halls Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.