- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceburg, TN
Ingram Sowell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ingram Sowell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470234000845
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ingram Sowell Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Lawrenceburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 417
- students enrolled
Ingram Sowell Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ingram Sowell Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Lawrenceburg, TN.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470234000845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ingram Sowell Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 470234000845 · Lawrenceburg, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Co High School (1,087 students)
Ingram Sowell Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Ingram Sowell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Co Hi
Lawrence Co High School
1,087 students
- South Lawrence
South Lawrence Elementary
624 students
- Summertown Ele
Summertown Elementary
621 students
- E O Coffman Mi
E O Coffman Middle School
586 students
- Leoma Elementa
Leoma Elementary
538 students
- This school 417
Ingram Sowell Elementary
417 students
What this shows Ingram Sowell Elementary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ingram Sowell Elementary compares
Ingram Sowell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$10,410
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Ingram Sowell Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence County reports $10,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ingram Sowell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lawrence Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summertown Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| E O Coffman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leoma Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ingram Sowell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Lawrenceburg
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lawrenceburg Public
Standard public school
474 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
David Crockett Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
New Prospect Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Virtual Academy
Standard public school
119 students 9.2:1 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ingram Sowell Elementary
How many students attend Ingram Sowell Elementary?
Ingram Sowell Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ingram Sowell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ingram Sowell Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 14% 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 Ingram Sowell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ingram Sowell Elementary is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Lawrenceburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ingram Sowell Elementary?
Ingram Sowell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ingram Sowell Elementary rank among schools in Lawrenceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Ingram Sowell Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Lawrenceburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lawrenceburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides Ingram Sowell Elementary, Lawrence County also operates Lawrence Co High School (1,087 students), South Lawrence Elementary (624 students), and Summertown Elementary (621 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.