Enrollment
19
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centerville, TN
Hickman County Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hickman County Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470186002620
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickman County Learning Academy earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.8:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 19
- students enrolled
Hickman County Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickman County Learning Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Centerville, TN.
School address
District: Hickman County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470186002620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.8:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hickman County Learning Academy compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hickman County Learning Academy
Hickman County Learning Academy is a small combined-grade school in Centerville, Tennessee, enrolling 19 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.8:1, Hickman County Learning Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of Tennessee schools and 75% under the state's 15.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Tennessee schools, with 19 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Centerville's public schools, it stands alongside Centerville Elementary (395 students): Hickman County Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (3.8:1 vs 15.8:1).
Hickman County also operates East Hickman High School (412 students) and Hickman Co Sr High School (410 students) alongside Hickman County Learning Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hickman County Learning Academy compares
Hickman County Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.8:1 | ▼ 75% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
3.8:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 1% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Hickman County Learning Academy is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hickman County, which includes Hickman County Learning Academy.
$11,000
Per student
+2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.4%
State 62.6%
Federal 16.9%
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.
How Hickman County Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hickman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickman Co Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hickman Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hickman Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickman County Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Centerville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~19 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hickman County Learning Academy
How many students attend Hickman County Learning Academy?
Hickman County Learning Academy has 19 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centerville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickman County Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickman County Learning Academy is 3.8:1, which is 75% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 76% 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 Hickman County Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hickman County Learning Academy is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Centerville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickman County Learning Academy?
Hickman County Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hickman County Learning Academy rank among public schools in Centerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickman County Learning Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Centerville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Centerville on the city page.
Is Hickman County Learning Academy a good school?
Hickman County Learning Academy earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hickman County?
Besides Hickman County Learning Academy, Hickman County also operates East Hickman High School (412 students), Hickman Co Sr High School (410 students), and Centerville Elementary (395 students). See the Hickman County district page for the complete list.
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