Enrollment
147
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470150000470
Highland Elementary — Greeneville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 75
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: Greeneville · 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)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Highland Elementary reports 147 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% 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 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 147 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greeneville spends $14,079 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.0% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 17.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), 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 Highland Elementary 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 8% | — | — |
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
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 7% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,079
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 147 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 147 Top 8% in Tennessee — larger than 92% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470150000470
Student demographics
White 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Two or More 17.0%
African American 8.2%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 147:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeneville, which includes Highland Elementary.
$14,079
Per student
+14%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 40.7%
Federal 17.3%
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
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
Similar other schools in Greeneville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Doak Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
C Hal Henard Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Tusculum View Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Eastview Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Baileyton Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nolachuckey Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has 147 students enrolled. It is a other school in Greeneville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 32% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 33% 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 Highland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary is White at 46.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Greeneville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) 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.