- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henry, TN
Henry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Henry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470183000616
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 353
- students enrolled
Henry Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Henry Elementary grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 470183000616 · Henry, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry Co High School (1,017 students)
Henry Elementary grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Henry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry Co High
Henry Co High School
1,017 students
- Lakewood Eleme
Lakewood Elementary
752 students
- Dorothy and No
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School
425 students
- This school 353
Henry Elementary
353 students
- E. W. Grove Sc 314
E. W. Grove School
314 students
- Lakewood Middl 249
Lakewood Middle School
249 students
What this shows Henry Elementary reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Elementary compares
Henry Elementary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,140
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Henry Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Henry County reports $11,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. W. Grove School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Henry
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Elementary
How many students attend Henry Elementary?
Henry Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henry, TN. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% 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 Henry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Henry Elementary is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Henry, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Elementary?
Henry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Henry Elementary, Henry County also operates Henry Co High School (1,017 students), Lakewood Elementary (752 students), and Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School (425 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.