- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Knoxville, TN
Hardin Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hardin Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470222001328
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin Valley Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Tennessee schools.
- #26 of 41
- schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 907
- students enrolled
Hardin Valley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Valley Elementary ranks #26 of 41 schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470222001328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-204 students YoY
Hardin Valley Elementary shrank from 1,415 students in 2022-23 to 1,211 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 85.2 → 72.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-204 students YoY 470222001328 · Knoxville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
907 enr · 10.7:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Farragut High School (2,073 students)
Hardin Valley Elementary shrank from 1,415 students in 2022-23 to 1,211 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 85.2 → 72.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hardin Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farragut High
Farragut High School
2,073 students
- Bearden High S
Bearden High School
1,963 students
- Hardin Valley
Hardin Valley Academy
1,916 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,474 students
- Farragut Middl
Farragut Middle School
1,463 students
- This school
Hardin Valley Elementary
907 students
What this shows Hardin Valley Elementary reports 907 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin Valley Elementary compares
Hardin Valley Elementary 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 907 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
907
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 10% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$11,187
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 907 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Asian 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Hardin Valley Elementary is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knox County reports $11,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardin Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bearden High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Valley Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farragut Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,963
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Knoxville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northshore Elementary School
Standard public school
1,051 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cedar Bluff Elementary
Standard public school
1,047 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Karns Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Farragut Primary
Standard public school
923 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School
Standard public school
856 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Brickey Mccloud Elementary
Standard public school
851 students 13.5:1 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 (~907 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin Valley Elementary
How many students attend Hardin Valley Elementary?
Hardin Valley Elementary has 907 students enrolled. It is a public school in Knoxville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,415 (2022-23) → 1,211 (2023-24), down 204.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Valley Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 32% 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 Hardin Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hardin Valley Elementary is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin Valley Elementary?
Hardin Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Hardin Valley Elementary rank among schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Valley Elementary ranks #26 of 41 schools in Knoxville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Knoxville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Hardin Valley Elementary, Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students), Bearden High School (1,963 students), and Hardin Valley Academy (1,916 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.