Enrollment
414
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470276000969
Hampshire Unit School — Hampshire, TN
Federal NCES profile for Hampshire Unit School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 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: Maury 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)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hampshire Unit School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hampshire Unit School reports 414 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% 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 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 414 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Maury County spends $11,315 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.4% from local sources (property taxes), 41.6% from the state, and 18.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Hampshire Unit 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 42% | — | — |
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 10% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$11,315
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 414 Top 42% in Tennessee — larger than 58% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470276000969
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 414:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.5%
In-school suspensions 124
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maury County, which includes Hampshire Unit School.
$11,315
Per student
-8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 41.6%
Federal 18.0%
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
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hampshire Unit School
How many students attend Hampshire Unit School?
Hampshire Unit School has 414 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hampshire, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampshire Unit School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampshire Unit School is 11.4:1, which is 27% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 28% 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 Hampshire Unit School?
The largest demographic group at Hampshire Unit School is White at 88.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hampshire, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampshire Unit School?
Hampshire Unit School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.