- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morristown, TN
Hamblen County Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Hamblen County Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470000101268
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamblen County Alternative School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 43
- students enrolled
Hamblen County Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamblen County Alternative School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Morristown, TN.
School address
District: Hamblen County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470000101268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Hamblen County Alternative School shrank from 62 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-35.5%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 470000101268 · Morristown, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
43 enr · 5.4:1 · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown East High (1,468 students)
Hamblen County Alternative School shrank from 62 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-35.5%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hamblen County Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morristown Eas
Morristown East High
1,468 students
- Morristown Wes
Morristown West High
1,458 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
647 students
- Manley Element
Manley Elementary
646 students
- Meadowview Mid
Meadowview Middle School
611 students
- This school 43
Hamblen County Alternative School
43 students
What this shows Hamblen County Alternative School reports 43 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamblen County Alternative School compares
Hamblen County Alternative School is a shrinking 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 65% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 3% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,596
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 43 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 190.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
Two or More 11.6%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Hamblen County Alternative School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Hamblen County reports $10,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamblen County Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown East High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morristown West High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manley Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamblen County Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Morristown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
647 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Manley Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Fairview Marguerite
Standard public school
490 students 14:1 students per teacher
West Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Union Heights Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~43 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hamblen County Alternative School
How many students attend Hamblen County Alternative School?
Hamblen County Alternative School has 43 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Morristown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 62 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamblen County Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamblen County Alternative School is 5.4:1, which is 65% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 66% 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 Hamblen County Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Hamblen County Alternative School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Morristown, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamblen County Alternative School?
Hamblen County Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamblen County Alternative School rank among schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamblen County Alternative School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Morristown, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamblen County?
Besides Hamblen County Alternative School, Hamblen County also operates Morristown East High (1,468 students), Morristown West High (1,458 students), and Hillcrest Elementary (647 students). See the Hamblen County district page for the complete list.