- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tullahoma, TN
Hickerson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hickerson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470078000288
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickerson Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Tullahoma · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 219
- students enrolled
Hickerson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickerson Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Tullahoma, TN.
School address
District: Coffee County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470078000288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hickerson Elementary grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 470078000288 · Tullahoma, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Coffee County Central High School (1,262 students)
Hickerson Elementary grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hickerson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coffee County
Coffee County Central High School
1,262 students
- Coffee County
Coffee County Middle School
783 students
- Hillsboro Elem 424
Hillsboro Elementary
424 students
- Coffee County 409
Coffee County Raider Academy
409 students
- North Coffee E 354
North Coffee Elementary
354 students
- This school 219
Hickerson Elementary
219 students
What this shows Hickerson Elementary reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickerson Elementary compares
Hickerson 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$11,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Hickerson Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Coffee County reports $11,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickerson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee County Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coffee County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coffee County Raider Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Coffee Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickerson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Tullahoma
3 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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickerson Elementary
How many students attend Hickerson Elementary?
Hickerson Elementary has 219 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tullahoma, TN. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickerson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickerson Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% 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 Hickerson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hickerson Elementary is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Tullahoma, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickerson Elementary?
Hickerson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hickerson Elementary rank among schools in Tullahoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickerson Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Tullahoma, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tullahoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Coffee County?
Besides Hickerson Elementary, Coffee County also operates Coffee County Central High School (1,262 students), Coffee County Middle School (783 students), and Hillsboro Elementary (424 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.